What kind of car does "Speed Racer" drive?

What kind of car does "Speed Racer" drive? He drives the Mach 5, the signature racing car of the Speed Racer franchise.

The Mach 5 first appeared in the 1967 Japanese anime Mach GoGoGo, which was released internationally as Speed Racer. In the Japanese version, the hero is named Go Mifune, while the English adaptation calls him Speed Racer. The car was designed and built by Speed's father, Pops Racer, and carries the number 5 and a prominent M emblem.

The Mach 5 is far more than a fast race car. Buttons on its steering wheel activate special equipment, including automatic jacks that help it jump, retractable saw blades, underwater gear, and a homing device. These gadgets are central to the show's high-speed adventure plots.

A common mix-up comes from later adaptations. The 2008 live-action film also features the Mach 5, but Speed drives other vehicles as well, including the Mach 6. The Mach 5 remains the canonical answer for the car most closely identified with Speed Racer.