Turbo-Charged Prelude
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Turbo-Charged Prelude is a 2003 short film, directed by Philip Atwell, featuring Paul Walker
, reprising his role as Brian O'Conner, in a short series of sequences which bridge The Fast and The Furious
with its first sequel, 2 Fast 2 Furious
. The short film was included on a second print of the first film known as the Tricked Out Edition, which was released on DVD on to tie with the theatrical release of second film.
) leaves Los Angeles before the LAPD gets a chance to arrest him. While the FBI launch a national manhunt on him, Brian travels across Arizona
, New Mexico
and Texas
, winning in every street race he participates in with his red Mitsubishi 3000 GT
. However, he is forced to ditch his car at a motel in Dallas when police are notified of his presence. He manages to hitch a ride from an unknown woman, despite her knowing he is a wanted man. She drops him at a used car lot, where he buys a green Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. Later, he modifies it and repaints it silver, with blue lightning vinyls on the sides, before traveling eastbound and winning more street races on the way. Upon reaching Atlanta, Georgia
, Brian heads south toward Miami, Florida
, where he sees Slap Jack's Toyota Supra and Orange Julius' Mazda RX-7 (both 2 Fast 2 Furious characters) before the screen reads "2 be continued...".
Paul Walker
Paul William Walker IV is an American actor. He became well known in 1999 after his role in the hit film Varsity Blues. He is also known for starring in the surprise summer hit The Fast and the Furious. His other films include Joy Ride, Running Scared, Into the Blue and Eight Below...
, reprising his role as Brian O'Conner, in a short series of sequences which bridge The Fast and The Furious
The Fast and the Furious
-Films:* Fast and Furious, 1939 film* The Fast and the Furious * The Fast and the Furious ** The Fast and the Furious ** 2 Fast 2 Furious ** The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift...
with its first sequel, 2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It is the second film in The Fast and the Furious film series following The Fast and the Furious . It stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, and Chris Bridges; and was directed by John Singleton. The...
. The short film was included on a second print of the first film known as the Tricked Out Edition, which was released on DVD on to tie with the theatrical release of second film.
Synopsis
Brian O'Conner (Paul WalkerPaul Walker
Paul William Walker IV is an American actor. He became well known in 1999 after his role in the hit film Varsity Blues. He is also known for starring in the surprise summer hit The Fast and the Furious. His other films include Joy Ride, Running Scared, Into the Blue and Eight Below...
) leaves Los Angeles before the LAPD gets a chance to arrest him. While the FBI launch a national manhunt on him, Brian travels across Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
and Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, winning in every street race he participates in with his red Mitsubishi 3000 GT
Mitsubishi GTO
The Mitsubishi GTO is a sports car built by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors between 1990 and 2001. In most export markets it was rebadged as a Mitsubishi 3000GT. It was also sold by Chrysler in North America as a Dodge Stealth captive import from the 1991 to 1996 model years with only minor...
. However, he is forced to ditch his car at a motel in Dallas when police are notified of his presence. He manages to hitch a ride from an unknown woman, despite her knowing he is a wanted man. She drops him at a used car lot, where he buys a green Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. Later, he modifies it and repaints it silver, with blue lightning vinyls on the sides, before traveling eastbound and winning more street races on the way. Upon reaching Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Brian heads south toward Miami, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, where he sees Slap Jack's Toyota Supra and Orange Julius' Mazda RX-7 (both 2 Fast 2 Furious characters) before the screen reads "2 be continued...".