All of you are welcome to the peculiar world of Rocky Balboa. The Italian stallion is a character that has been immortalized on the big screen. Today, as a review and tribute, we will delve into the most iconic cars of his entire saga.
Balboathat boy who fought in small-time clubs in the Rocky’s first installmentreally had a movie life. Adrian PenninoApoloMickeySo many endearing characters Stallone wrote for his saga. Let’s remember that Stallone not only stars Rockybut is his mentor, the alma mater of the project and the director of the films.
The rocky movies they are recognizable because they are full of nods to the ordinary life of every citizen. Money problems, abuse of violence, alcohol, unconditional love, the idea of fame. Stallone reflected, with the rock concepthis vision of the human condition.
However, Stallone is a declared fan of automotive culture. He is knowledgeable about brands, models and features. And of course he carried that attachment to the big screen. In Rocky there are several mythical cars, other strange ones, other avant-garde sports cars.
It fascinates me when automotive culture is related to cinema. For this reason, today we will review the three most iconic cars in the saga, as a tribute. I do not deny it, it has been an arduous task, since several cars were left out, but the task was to stick to only three. Join me on this adventure.
3. Rocky Balboa’s Rolls-Royce Phantom VII (2006)
“Rocky Balboa”, released in 2006, was the sixth installment of the rocky saga -opened in 1976-. This film is characterized by having a somber aspect, with many shots of the city at night, semi-populated, fresh. Let us remember that he portrays a Balboa in full adulthood.
The truth is that the appearance of the Rolls-Royce novelty was highly acclaimed by car lovers. It is a model that was just being installed in society: Rolls-Royce Phantom VIIfactory-dated 2004. With no pretense in saying it, this Phantom VII it’s luxury on wheels.
2. Lamborghini Jalpa, from Rocky IV (1985)
In “Rocky IV” Balboa is no longer a beginner and enjoys the vintage of being a successful athlete, recognized worldwide, persecuted by paparazzi and advertising agents. Lamborghinia classic Italian brand in tune with the character of Balboa, shines in the fourth installment of the saga.
There are two scenes to highlight. The first, a classic: Balboa driving the Jalpa in the middle of the night. On the radio it sounds “No Easy Way Out” and Rocky’s mind goes back to the ring. The second scene is part of the extended version of “Rocky IV”. Balboa hand washing the Jalpa, complete in black bodywork, in homely comfort. It is worth noting that the Jalpa It was the novelty of Lambo at the time of filming, so his participation served as promotion.
The lamborghini jalpa It has a central and longitudinal engine with 8 cylinders placed in V, 16 valves and a displacement of 3485 cm³. This allows a total power of 255 hp at 7,000 rpm, while its maximum torque is 314 Nm at 3,500 rpm. All run by a 5-speed manual gearbox.
1. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, from Rocky II (1979)
What an icon we have here, ladies and gentlemen. This film shows the boxer’s first approach to fame and money. Rocky, until this delivery, was still a boy of Italian lineage, who lived in a modest apartment in the Philadelphia suburbs. But this changed after the renowned fight with Apollo.
And the management’s decision to materialize this social ascent was through a prestigious sports car. Rocky acquires, even without knowing how to drive well, a beautiful and modern Pontiac.
Specifically it is about the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Dated from the factory in 1978 -the year of the filming of “Rocky II”- and complete in black with gold details. This speedy sports car was a wise choice to demonstrate the national renown of the Italian stallion.
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am It has a front and longitudinal engine, gasoline, 8 cylinders placed in V, 16 valves and a displacement of 6,558 cm³. This allows a total power of 223 hp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 435 Nm. All run by a 4-speed manual gearbox.
So far the review of the most iconic cars in the Rocky saga, dear friends. Now I ask which car do you think should have a place on this list?