What car does John Wick drive in Chapter 4?
By Ava Barnes
John Wick: Chapter 4 features a captivating car chase across Paris that sees Keanu Reeve’s character racing through the streets in a new muscle car.
Ever since the John Wick franchise exploded onto our screens in 2014, the film series has been packed with riveting and inventive action scenes like nothing we’ve seen on screen before.
As well as the myriad of shootouts and martial arts fight scenes, we’ve also seen a plethora of car chase sequences and John Wick: Chapter 4 is no exception but what car does the titular assassin drive in the latest movie?
The Paris chase in Chapter 4
Throughout John Wick: Chapter 4 there are a whopping 14 major action sequences and one of the most notable takes place in the streets of Paris.
As Wick races past famous French landmarks in an effort to reach the Basilica of Sacré Coeur for his duel with the Marquis, he is pursued by all manner of vehicles, all piloted by deadly assassins out to stop him.
The scene descends into an all-out demolition derby by the end as Wick speeds down the Champs-Elysees in a battered muscle car and arrives at the iconic roundabout surrounding the Arc de Triomphe.
To prepare for the intense scene, actor Keanu Reeves spent nine months training his driving skills and earned plenty of praise from the film’s director, Chad Stahelski.
“There’s no actor in Hollywood that can drive better than Keanu,” Stahelski says. “That’s how much time he put into his training.”
What is John Wick’s car in Chapter 4?
The car that John Wick drives in Chapter 4 is a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
First launched in 1964, the Barracuda was manufactured by the Chrysler corporation for 10 years until it was discontinued in 1974.
The 1971 edition was part of the third generation of the Barracuda and is made iconic by its front grille which was split into six sections in an effort to emulate the teeth of the barracuda fish.
As well as its updated aesthetic features, the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda also came with a whopping eight possible engine choices, ranging from the standard six-cylinder which could produce 125 bhp to the 426 Hemi V8 which produced an eye-opening 425 bhp.
For the most basic model of the ‘Cuda Coupé, prices started at just $2,654 in 1971 while the top-of-the-range sporty and convertible model was priced at $3,412. Adjusting for inflation, that equates to just $19,714 and $25,344 in today’s money.
However, if a car collector was looking to purchase a good quality Barracuda in 2023, they’re likely to be facing a price tag of more than $100,000 depending on the condition of the car.
Other cars in the John Wick franchise
Of course, John Wick has had quite a history with cars in the action-packed franchise.
In fact, the events of the first film were kickstarted when the hitman’s iconic 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 was stolen by a gang of Russian thugs led by Alfie Allan’s Iosef Tarasov.
Since then, we’ve also seen the feared ‘Baba Yaga’ get behind the wheels of a 2011 Dodge Charger and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396.
John Wick: Chapter 4 is out now in theaters after releasing on March 24, 2023.
