Welcome again to a different dose of “Fast and Livid” data, courtesy of Craig Lieberman.
By now, you already know he was the technical director for the primary three “Fast and Livid” movies, and right now, it is extra information about Brian O’Connor’s R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R from “2 Fast 2 Livid.”
It seems Paul Walker’s character practically did not drive an R34 GT-R in the movie. As an alternative, Common was eager to forged a Dodge Neon SRT-4. Whereas we’ve got love for the Neon SRT-4 and its insane skills to push some respectable energy, it should by no means contact the enchantment of a Skyline GT-R. Lieberman knew this and labored laborious to persuade Common that an SRT-4 was not the best automotive. Fortunately, they listened.
Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R used in ‘2 Fast 2 Livid’ earlier than film modifications
The GT-R used in “2 Fast 2 Livid” was really Lieberman’s private automotive, and absolutely avenue authorized in america, and the manufacturing crew bought additional examples by way of MotoRex for stunt functions. Though Lieberman had already extensively modified the GT-R, the movie required a new paint job and graphics. That led to the silver and blue look we all know properly from the movie, which Lieberman hated by the best way.
After filming, Lieberman bought his automotive again and had it restored to the best way it appeared earlier than the movie. The excellent news is the automotive continues to be round and alive right now. Lieberman would not say how a lot he bought it for, however he obtained a “beneficiant” provide he could not refuse after the movie was completed. It was painted black and fitted with new wheels, and since then, it has been bought yet another time.
The most recent proprietor, whom Lieberman is aware of, is conserving his buy a secret. The thriller proprietor does have plans to revive the automotive again to the way it appeared in the movie, although.
