Tom Cruise's favorite cars

“I feel the need, the need for speed,” says Tom Cruise in the 1986 film Top Gun. Adrenaline has been a part of the American movie star's many roles since he first auditioned in Hollywood, and he also does almost all of his own stunts. But what cars does Tom Cruise drive when he's not on set? It turns out that a bit of everything.

Cruz, who turned 58 ten days ago, has spent some of his film earnings (about $ 560 million) on planes, helicopters and motorcycles, but he also loves cars. Like Paul Newman, he has competed in real life as well as in films, and he also enjoys street cars, fast and slow. Several of his four-wheeled co-stars ended up in his garage. Unfortunately, there is no Ferrari 250 GTO from the Vanilla Sky movie among them. It was still a fake (a redesigned Datsun 260Z). Instead, Cruise made it into the habit of buying German models, American rugged cars and a seven-figure hypercar.

Buick Roadmaster (1949)

In 1988, Cruise and Dustin Hoffman drove a 1949 Buick Roadmaster from Cincinnati to Los Angeles in the cult film Rain Man. Cruz fell in love with the convertible and kept it while traveling the country. The Buick flagship was very innovative for its day, with VentiPorts for engine cooling and the first hardtop of its kind. The front grille can be described as “teeth,” and when the car was put up for sale, journalists joked that the owners would have to buy the huge toothbrush separately.

Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1958)

This model takes its rightful place in Cruz's garage, as you'd expect from such an actor in real life. The first generation of the car looks extremely classic in two-tone blue and white-and-silver leather on the interior. Although it has now been replaced by one of the most beloved American cars in history, early reviews were mixed and sales were disappointing. GM was in a hurry to put the concept car into production, an accusation that can't be brought against Top Gun: Maverick, which has been in production for 10 years.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS (1970)

Another of Tom's first purchases is a muscle car with a V8 engine. SS stands for Super Sport and the Cruise SS396 makes 355 horsepower. Years later, in 2012, Cruz gave SS the lead role in Jack Reacher. The Chevelle was a popular Nascar racer in the '70s, but was replaced in the late '80s and early '90s by the Chevrolet Lumina, which was Cruise's hero, Cole Trickle, first to cross the finish line in Days Of Thunder.

Dodge Colt (1976)

Cruise's christening car was with a used Dodge Colt, which may sound like a car made in Detroit but actually made by Mitsubishi in Japan. At 18, Cruise sat down at the 1,6-liter compact model and headed to New York to pursue acting.

Porsche 928 (1979)

The actor and the car co-starred in Risky Business, the movie that paved the way for Cruz in the movies. The 928 was originally designed as a replacement for the 911. It was less whimsical, more luxurious and easier to drive. It remains the German company's only front-engined coupe. The car in the movie was sold a few years ago for 45000 euros, but after filming ended, Cruz went to a local dealer and bought his 928.

BMW 3 Series E30 (1983)

Cruz overtook the BMW i8, M3 and M5 in the final installments of the Mission: Impossible series, but his relationship with the German brand dates back to 1983, when he bought a new BMW 3-Series with money from supporting roles in the films Taps and The Outsiders. Both films were full of fresh acting talent, and Cruz proved that a new movie star was born. The E30 was a symbol of his ambition.

Nissan 300ZX SCCA (1988)

Before Days Of Thunder, Cruz had already tried real racing. Legendary actor, racer and race team boss Paul Newman mentored Tom during the filming of The Color of Money and inspired the young man to channel his immense energy onto the track. The result was a season at the SCCA (Sports Automobile Club of America), which in 1988 became known as See Cruise Crash Again. Newman-Sharp secured the number 300 red-white-blue Nissan 7ZX and Tom won several races. In most others, he found himself in safety barriers. According to his racer Roger French, Cruise was too aggressive on the track.

Porsche 993 (1996)

Porsche. There is no replacement,” Cruz told Risky Business, and he has stuck to that mantra for decades. Improved over its predecessor, and also better thanks to British designer Tony Heather. The development was led by Ulrich Bezu, a serious German businessman who later became the CEO of Aston Martin. All in all, 993 is a modern classic that has steadily risen in price, unlike Cruise's film.

Ford Excursion (2000)

When you're one of the most famous actors of all time, it's a good idea to have a paparazzi lens-proof car. The stretched and tank-like Ford Cruise will definitely make the TMZ team bounce back, although it's clear they'll be using it as bait. According to the tabloids, this car was actually commissioned by the Church of Scientology to protect his ex-wife Katie Holmes while she was pregnant and undergoing a "cleansing program."

Bugatti Veyron (2005)

Powering 1014 horsepower from the 8,0-liter W16 engine, this engineering marvel reached a top speed of 407 km / h when it debuted in 2005 (reaching 431 km / h in later tests). Cruz bought it that same year for over $ 1,26 million. She then went with him to the Mission: Impossible III premiere and was unable to open Katie Holmes' passenger door, causing red faces to appear on the red carpet.

Saleen Mustang S281 (2010)

The American muscle car is the perfect vehicle for Tom Cruise's garage. The Saleen Mustang S281 boasts up to 558 horsepower thanks to Californian tuners who modified the Ford V8 engine. Few cars can deliver so much fun for such a modest amount (less than $50). Cruz used it for everyday outings, probably at a speed that passengers would ride with their eyes closed.