Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit/Car Fact-Files

There are a lot of cool real-world cars in the game, Mario Kart: Hot Pursuit and it's sequel. This article lists them all and gives a fact-file about the vehicles. All credit for the descriptions goes to Wikipedia.

## Contents

[hide]#Ford Mustang

1. Chevrolet Camaro
2. Volkswagen Beetle
3. Dodge Grand Caravan
4. Toyota Camry
5. Ford Crown Victoria
6. Dodge Ram
7. Ford Econoline
8. Lamborghini Aventador
9. Audi R8
10. Chevrolet Suburban
11. Dodge Charger
12. Dodge Challenger
13. Ford Focus
14. Ford Expedition
15. Chrysler Town and Country
16. Ford F-150
17. Dodge Durango
18. Ford Taurus
19. Toyota Corolla
20. Chevrolet Impala
21. Toyota Sienna
22. Honda Odyssey
23. Ford Explorer
24. Nissan Quest

## Ford MustangEditar

[1]Fifth gen Mustang
The **Ford Mustang** is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North AmericanFord Falcon, acompact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, dubbed as a "1964½" model by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A.The model is Ford's third oldest nameplate in production and has undergone several transformations to its current fifth generation.

The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American automobiles—sports car-like coupes with long hoods and short rear decks—and gave rise to competitors such as GM's Chevrolet Camaro, and Chrysler's Dodge Challenger.

In the game, The Mustang is driven by Tails.

## Chevrolet CamaroEditar

The **Chevrolet Camaro** is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as apony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang. The car shared its platform and major components with thePontiac Firebird, also introduced for 1967.
[2]The current gen Camaro.
Four distinct generations of the Camaro were developed before production ended in 2002. The nameplate was revived again on a concept car that evolved into the fifth-generation Camaro; production started on March 16, 2009.

In Mario Kart: Hot Pursuit, the Camaro is driven by Luigi.

## Volkswagen BeetleEditar

The **Volkswagen Beetle**, officially called the **Volkswagen Type 1** (or informally the **Volkswagen Bug**), is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen (VW). It was 1938 and is still being made today in several forms: The NEW Beetle, and the Beetle A5. The original Volkswagen Beetle had a rear engine, unlike today's model, which has one on the front.

In the game, the Beetle's driver is Manic.
[3]Volkswagen Beetle

## Dodge Grand CaravanEditar

[4] The **Dodge Caravan** is a family minivan manufactured byChrysler Group LLC and sold under its Dodge brand. The Caravan was introduced for the 1984 model year along with itsnameplate variant, the Plymouth Voyager (1984-2001). In 1987, the **Dodge Grand Caravan** long-wheelbase (LWB) model was introduced and sold alongside the short-wheelbase (SWB) Caravan. The SWB model was discontinued after the 2007 model year; and, since the 2008 model year, the van has been sold only under the **Grand Caravan** nameplate.

In the game, the Caravan is being driven by Knuckles.

## Toyota CamryEditar

[5]The current, more sleeker Toyota Camry
The **Toyota Camry** is a series of mid-size (originally compact)automobiles manufactured by Toyota since 1982, and sold in the majority of automotive markets throughout the world. Between 1980 and 1982, the "Camry" nameplate was delegated to a four-door sedan, known as the Toyota Celica Camry.

The name "Camry" is an Anglicized phonetic transcription of the Japanese word *kanmuri*, meaning "crown". This follows Toyota's naming tradition of using the crown name for primary models starting with the Toyota Crown in 1955, continuing with the Toyota Corona and Corolla; the Latin words for "crown" and "small crown", respectively. In Japan, it is exclusive to *Toyota Corolla Store*retail dealerships.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit, the Camry is driven by Amy.

## Ford Crown VictoriaEditar

[6]Crown Victoria
The **Ford Crown Victoria** (or simply **Crown Vic**) is a rear-wheel drive full-size sedan marketed and manufactured from the 1992 to the 2012 model years over two generations. Discontinued in the 2012 model year, it had been in production since 1991 at Ford's St. Thomas Assembly plant in Talbotville, Ontario, Canada.

Dropping its previous LTD prefix, Crown Victoria revived a nameplate used by Ford on a two-door model sold in the North American market during the mid-1950s. The Crown Victoria shared the Ford Panther platform and major powertrain and suspension components with the Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis.

The first **"Crown Victoria"** appeared in 1955; it was a two-door six-seater coupe, part of the Ford Fairlane range. The Crown Victoria is driven by Cosmo

## Dodge RamEditar

[7]The current generation Ram.
The **Ram** (formerly the **Dodge Ram**) is a full-size pickup truckmanufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the **Ram Trucks**brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks. The name*Ram* was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D Series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans. The truck is named for the Ram hood ornament that first appeared on Dodge vehicles in 1933. The Ram Truck is in its fourth generation as of the 2009 model year.

Ram trucks have been named *Motor Trend* magazine's Truck of the Year three times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram *Heavy Duty* won the award in 2003, and the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit, the Dodge Ram is driven by Shadow

## Ford EconolineEditar

The **Ford Econoline**, formerly known as the **E-Series**or **Club Wagon**, is a line of full-size vans (both cargo and
[8]Ford Econoline current generation.
passenger) and truck chassis from the Ford Motor Company. The line was introduced in 1961 as a compact van and its descendants are still produced today. Although based on its own platform, since 1968, the Econoline has used many components from the F-Series line of pickup trucks. The Econoline is manufactured solely at Ford's Ohio Assemblyplant inAvon Lake, Ohio—after the closure of the Lorain, Ohio plant in December 2005 and the consolidation of all production at Avon Lake.

As of the 2012 model year, the Econoline and the Transit Connectcompact MPV (which debuted for the 2010 model year) are the only vans in the Ford lineup in North America. The Ford Econoline currently holds 79.6% of the full-size van market in the United States with 168,722 sales in the United States in 2007. Since 1980, it has been the best selling American full-sized van.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit, the Econoline is driven by Vanilia.

## Lamborghini AventadorEditar

[9] The **Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4** is a two-door, two-seater sports car publicly unveiled by Lamborghini at the Geneva Motor Show on 28 February 2011, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Internally codenamed LB834, the Aventador was designed to replace the ten-year-oldMurciélago as the new flagship model in the Lamborghini lineup starting in 2011. Soon after the Aventador unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had already sold over 12 months of the production vehicles, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011.The suggested retail price is €255,000 in Europe, GB£201,900 in the UK and US$379,700 in the U.S.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit, the Aventador is driven by Sonic

## Chevrolet SuburbanEditar

[10] The Chevrolet Suburban is a large, 3-row SUV from Chevrolet. It is the longest-lived continuous automobile nameplate still in production, dating from 1934 for the 1935 U.S. model year. The Suburban has been produced under the Chevrolet, Holden, and GMC marques until the GMC version was rebranded as the GMC Yukon XL. For most of its recent history, the Suburban has been a station wagon-bodied version of the Chevrolet pickup truck, including the Chevrolet C/K and Silverado series of truck-based vehicles. Cadillac offers a version called the Escalade ESV. The Suburban has traditionally been one of General Motors' most profitable vehicles although sales have gone down in recent years due to the cost of gasoline and the fuel economy of the Chevrolet Suburban.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit, the Suburban is driven by Sonic Classico

## Ford Focus

[11]The 2013 model of Focus

The **Ford Focus** is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by theFord Motor Company since 1998. Ford began sales of the Focus to Europe in July 1998 and in North America during 1999 for the 2000 model year.

In Europe, South America, North America and South Africa, the Focus replaced the various Ford Escorts sold in those markets. In Asia andAustralasia, it replaced the Ford Laser. As of the first half of 2012, the Focus surpassed Toyota Corolla to become world's best selling model.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit,  the Focus is owned by Cream.

## Ford Expedition

The **Ford Expedition** is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1997 as a replacement to theFord Bronco, it was previously slotted between the smaller Ford Explorer and the larger Ford Excursion, but as of the 2005 model year, it is Ford's largest and last truck-based, off-road and tow capable SUV. Ford currently offers the standard regular-sized model and the larger EL/Max model, succeeding the Excursion which was discontinued in 2005. It is the second
[12]The current model Expedition
Ford vehicle to use the Expedition name, as it was part of the Explorer Sport's trim models during the 1995 model year. All Expeditions were originally built in Wayne, Michigan. In 2009, Ford shifted its current third generation (2007–present) model production to Louisville, Kentuckywhen Ford converted the Wayne assembly plant to begin further production of the Focus.

In the game, The Expedition is driven by Sonia.

## Chrysler Town and CountryEditar

The Chrysler Town & Country is a family minivan sold worldwide by the Chrysler
[13] division of Chrysler Group LLC. The model was introduced in 1989 as a traditional minivan.

The Town & Country has evolved through five generations, offered variously in long-wheelbase (LWB) and short-wheelbase (SWB) versions — though currently only in LWB form. Anniversary editions have included the 1994 "10 Year Anniversary Edition" and the 2004 Platinum Series, marking the Chrysler twentieth year of minivan production. Chrysler group, LLC minivans (which include the Dodge Caravan and other variants) have ranked as the 13th bestselling automotive nameplates worldwide, with over 12 million sold.

An updated version of the fifth generation Town & Country debuted in late 2010 as a 2011 model. In May 2012, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that Chrysler Group will drop the Town & Country minivan and replace it with a luxury crossover. It is unclear whether the new crossover will retain the Town & Country nameplate. Early designs were leaked in July 2012 and to date strongly resemble the dropped Pacifica.

In the game, The Town and Country is driven by Minnie.

## Ford F-150Editar

The **F-Series** is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company, which has been sold continuously
[14]The current gen F-150
for over six decades. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the **F-150**. It was the best-selling vehicle in the United Statesfor 24 years, currently (2007) the best-selling truck for 34 years, and the best selling vehicle in Canada, though this does not include combined sales of GM pickup trucks. In the tenth generation of the F-series, the F-250 and F-350 changed body style in 1998 and joined the Super Duty series.

In Sonic Kart: Hot Pursuit,  it is driven by Patricia.