The Coolest Sci-Fi Movie Cars

Wheels Premeditated

An artificial intelligence-enabled car chatting with its driver in the 1900s seemed like a fantasy. But today, we’re asking our cars to play music and direct us home. Who knows, we might soon be driving alongside birds. Were the following cars mere predictions?

Knight Rider’s KITT

Blade Runner (1982, 2017): The Spinner

The Spinner is this legendary flying car you see in the Blade Runner movies. It first showed up in the original film from 1982 and made a comeback in Blade Runner 2049 in 2017. Syd Mead, a creative genius, designed the Spinner, giving it a sleek, futuristic look.

Blade Runner (1982, 2017): The Spinner

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Blade Runner (1982, 2017): The Spinner (Cont.)

It essentially highlights the concept of vehicles that can take off and land vertically (VTOL). It utilized jet propulsion and was described as an “aerodyne”, which directs air downward to create lift. The original cars were depicted as mainly used by law enforcement.

Blade Runner (1982, 2017): The Spinner

Spinner Supercut 2049 by BruceKenobi

Minority Report (2002): Lexus 2054

The vehicle is set in dystopian Washington, DC, sometime in the year 2054, where advanced technology plays a critical role in crime prevention. The car came with a fuel-cell powertrain and biometric security systems and was designed to be crash-proof. 

Minority Report (2002): Lexus 2054

N2A’s Lexus 2054 featured in Minority Report by E-Cite Motors

Minority Report (2002): Lexus 2054 (Cont.)

This masterpiece was brought to life by designer Harald Belker for director Steven Spielberg. It has been reported that Lexus literally shelled out around $5 million to get the rights to promote the car and its brand tied to the movie. 

Minority Report (2002): Lexus 2054

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