Picture Car Glossary
stunt car
What is a stunt car?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
Also called stunt vehicle, or stunt double car.
A stunt car is a picture vehicle often a duplicate of the hero car that has been specifically modified, reinforced, or prepared to safely perform physical stunts without risking damage to the hero vehicle or injury to crew.
Modifications typically include roll cages, fire suppression, remote kill switches, reinforced suspension, stripped interiors for crash safety, and specialized rigging for camera or tow attachment. Stunt cars may look identical to the hero car on camera while being fundamentally different vehicles mechanically.
Example
A duplicate of the hero, caged, harnessed, with a fuel cutoff and reinforced suspension. It looks identical on camera and is built to survive things the hero car never goes near.
Figures are illustrative, chosen to show the mechanics rather than to quote market rates.
Where you'll see it
Specified by the stunt coordinator, prepped separately, and driven only by stunt drivers.
Common mistake
Using the hero car for a stunt because the stunt car is not ready. The stunt build exists because the sequence would damage or destroy a standard vehicle.
Related questions
- How is a stunt car different from a hero car?
- It is built to take punishment: cage, harnesses, fuel cutoff, reinforced suspension, and often glass and interior changes, while looking identical on camera.
- Who drives a stunt car?
- A stunt driver only, under the stunt coordinator's plan. It is not moved between setups by wranglers.
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