What happened to Dom’s dad’s car?
Dom’s dad’s car, a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, was involved in a tragic accident during a stock car racing event in 1989, where it was rear-ended by rival racer Kenny Linder, resulting in a fatal crash. The car was severely damaged and destroyed, leading to the death of Dom’s father, and it was later revealed that Jakob Toretto, Dom’s brother, had tampered with the car as part of a plan to throw the race and pay off the family’s debts.
Introduction to Dom’s Dad’s Car
The Accident
The 1970 Dodge Charger R/T was a cherished vehicle that held great significance to Dom and his family, and its destruction was a pivotal moment in the Fast and Furious franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why did Jakob sabotage his dad’s car?
Jakob tampered with the car because their father told him to, as part of a plan to throw the race and pay off the family’s debts.
2. What car was Dom’s dad driving when he died?
Dom’s dad was driving a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T when he died in the tragic accident.
3. Who killed Dom’s father in F9?
Dom’s father was killed in a stock car racing accident after being rear-ended by Kenny Linder.
4. What happened to Dom’s original Charger?
Dom’s original Dodge Charger was completely destroyed in a high-stakes racing event.
5. How much would it cost to build Dom’s Charger?
The custom-built 1968 mid-engine Dodge Charger driven by Dom in F9 cost over $1 million to create.
6. How many Chargers were destroyed in Fast and Furious?
A total of 190 cars were destroyed in the Fast and Furious film, including several Dodge Chargers.
7. Who killed Dom’s wife in Fast and Furious?
Elena was killed by Connor Rhodes, Cipher’s right-hand man, in retaliation against Dom.
8. Does Dom have a kid with Letty?
Letty is the stepmother of Dom’s son, Brian, who is actually the son of Mia Toretto and Brian O’Conner.
9. What ethnicity are the Torettos?
The Toretto family is of mixed ethnicity, with Dom being a Cuban man with a Mexican father, a white brother and sister, and a Puerto Rican grandmother.
10. What was Letty’s car in Fast 6?
Letty drove a 1971 Jensen Interceptor in Fast and Furious 6.
11. What happened to Mia and Brian’s kid?
Mia and Brian’s kid, Jack, was taken care of by the Toretto family after his parents went into hiding.
12. Is Jakob Dom’s real brother?
Yes, Jakob Toretto is Dom’s biological brother, and the middle child of Jack Toretto.
13. Who killed Jakob Toretto?
Nobody killed Jakob Toretto, as he was exiled from his family by Dom after the truth about their father’s death was revealed.
14. Why does Dom hate his brother?
Dom exiled Jakob from the family because he discovered that Jakob had tampered with their father’s car, leading to his tragic death.
15. How many cars did Fast and Furious 10 destroy?
The latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X, destroyed around 150 cars during filming, according to Dennis McCarthy, the man behind the film’s stunts and car destruction.