History Main / CarPorn

* ''InitialD'' is quite detailed in its portrayal of characters' cars and drifting techniques. Cars are generally referred to by chassis codes, and the merits of different models are debated. Each episode featured at least one downhill drift competition.

[[caption-width-right:340:The Fast and the Furious: 70% Car Porn, 20% Flexing, 9% Fanservice, 1% plot.]]A sequence, scene, or even an entire work that overtly showcases a CoolCar - often, several cool cars.

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* Like ''Gran Turismo'' above, the ''VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport'' series offers the player the chance to select any of hundreds of real cars, tweak its performance to their liking, and race it on a real world track of their choosing.

* ''WebOriginal/{{Roadkill}}'' is more like car Gorn. The cars that come out the workshop are undead horrors and long periods of footage show cutting up, welding and improvising. Burnouts are common, as are all manner of racing, and the showing of problems that are often encountered, in the form of sticking the camera into broken parts or holding them up in front of the camera. More porn, perhaps, on the page, since their antics do feature in Hot Rod Magazine and the magazine of the programme itself.

* ''Series/LasVegasRatRods''. The creation process is shown in great detail, and the inevitable creations are shown off. Serious porn if you have a Mad Max fetish.

A sequence, scene, or even an entire work that overtly showcases a CoolCar - often, several cool cars.

* Truthfully, any racing game can count as they all spend inordinate amounts of time showing off their vehicles. Special mention to the NeedForSpeed series which used to do whole rundowns of the cars and the makers to the point that it sometimes seemed like a showcase for expensive cars.

* Every form of motorsport - from UsefulNotes/FormulaOne, to {{NASCAR}}, to lesser-known events - operates under this trope. The whole point of racing events is to watch high performance cars get pushed to the limit; certain events may let spectators get up close and personal looks at the cars as well.

* ''DaysOfThunder'' was quite lavish in its depiction of stock cars, with shots of drafting, shifting, and "rubbing" intermingled throughout the race sequences. Tracks such as Daytona also figure prominently.

* Combined with TechnologyPorn in Creator/{{Michael Bay}}'s Film/{{Transformers}} trilogy. Justified in that the main characters turn into cars, among other vehicles, so much of the focus is naturally on them.

* ''Film/GrandPrix'' is this for 1950s-era FormulaOne, with actors in period-accurate cars and tracks such as Monaco featured.

* Every form of motorsport - from FormulaOne, to {{NASCAR}}, to lesser-known events - operates under this trope. The whole point of racing events is to watch high performance cars get pushed to the limit; certain events may let spectators get up close and personal looks at the cars as well.

* ''[{{[Film/Rush2013}} Rush]]'', being a movie about Formula 1, features a lot of detailed close-ups of car engines, gearshifting, cars in the pit, cars zooming down the track, cars on a backdrop of SceneryPorn... it's lampshaded right at the start, where Lord Hesketh tells James Hunt's latest one-night stand that men love cars more than women.

* ''[[Film/Rush2013 Rush]]'', being a movie about Formula 1, features a lot of detailed close-ups of car engines, gearshifting, cars in the pit, cars zooming down the track... it's lampshaded right at the start, where Lord Hesketh tells James Hunt's latest one-night stand that men love cars more than women.

* The Japanese automotive series Series/{{Best Motoring}} is one of the greatest exampes ever seen on TV. In the 1990s, during the heyday of JDM sports cars, it featured the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Honda NSX, and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, along with some less powerful cars like the Nissan Silvia, and Civic and Integra Type R. Also making appearances were the Ferrari F40 and F50, Lamborghini Diablo, Porsche 959, Porsche 911 [=GT2=] (type 993, one of the last air-cooled versions), RUF CTR "Yellowbird", [=McLaren=] F1, Nissan R390 [=GT1=], Jaguar XJR-15, Venturi 400GT, Ford GT, and Porsche Carrera GT.

* The Japanese automotive series Series/{{BestMotoring}} is one of the greatest exampes ever seen on TV. In the 1990s, during the heyday of JDM sports cars, it featured the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Honda NSX, and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, along with some less powerful cars like the Nissan Silvia, and Civic and Integra Type R. Also making appearances were the Ferrari F40 and F50, Lamborghini Diablo, Porsche 959, Porsche 911 GT2 (type 993, one of the last air-cooled versions), RUF CTR "Yellowbird", McLaren F1, Nissan R390 GT1, Jaguar XJR-15, Venturi 400GT, Ford GT, and Porsche Carrera GT.

* Combined with TechnologyPorn in {{Michael Bay}}'s Film/{{Transformers}} trilogy. Justified in that the main characters turn into cars, among other vehicles, so much of the focus is naturally on them.

* ''[[GoneInSixtySeconds2000 Gone in Sixty Seconds]]'' features several rare or exotic cars that are on the list for targeting by the auto theft ring. These cars are even given female names as code names referring to the specified model (such as "Eleanor", referring to a 1967 Mustang GT 500, a model which seemed to [[NoodleIncident always give the protagonist trouble]] when stealing it).

Not every scene involving a Cool Car will be Car Porn. To qualify, the car or cars must be as much of the focus as any of the characters. If stationary, someone will invariably pop the hood, not to work on the engine, but so that others can admire it. Expect a lavish, DescriptionPorn-esque spouting of specs, facts and figures as well. When the car is in motion, it will almost certainly be involved in a race, chase, or some other scenario that will showcase its performance. Expect shots to emphasize speed and danger, with in-car closeups of shifting and pedal work. Bonus points if the racing takes place at an iconic or historic real life racetrack.

* One [[TheOner oner]] in ''Film/TheBlingRing'' shows a Porsche convertible tucking its hood in before taking off. Bonus points for the whole car taking up the frame.

-->'''Elwood''': It's got a cop motor, a four hundred and forty-cubic-inch plant. Cop springs. Cop shocks. Cop suspension. Cop tires. It was a model made before catalytic converters, so it runs on regular gas. What do you say? Is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

* Magazines such as ''MotorTrend'', ''CarAndDriver'', and ''RoadAndTrack'' feature articles reviewing cars, unveiling new prototypes, or comparing competitive cars from different manufacturers as their mainstays. Closeups of the vehicles feature prominently, as do performance figures.

* John McCutcheon's song [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b62oflU7kFE The Red Corvette]] (based on an urban legend [[http://www.snopes.com/love/revenge/porsche.asp described]] at [[{{Snopes}} Snopes]]) devotes some lavish description to the eponymous car. The song revolves around a really CoolCar being sold for dirt cheap, and the CarPorn underscores how baffling it is that the seller would do such a thing, before the last verse reveals the reason.
* "Hot Rod Lincoln" by {{Johnny Bond}} described a souped-up Lincoln Model A in great detail, and its performance in a race.

** This applies equally well to TopGearUS and similar programs in other countries.
* ''PimpMyRide'' and similar shows like ''Overhaulin'' focus on the restoration and customization of cars. Each episode typically focuses on a single vehicle, with lavish attention to the work being done. Details such as the brand names and specs of replacement parts are always provided.

-->'''Malloy:''' This ''[[InsistentTerminology black and white patrol car]]'' has an overhead valve V8 engine. It develops 325 horsepower at 4800 RPM's. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in seven seconds; it has a top speed of 120 miles an hour. It's equipped with a multi-channeled DFE radio and an electronic siren capable of admitting three variables: wail, yelp, and alert. It also serves as an outside radio speaker and public address system. The automobile has two shotgun racks - one attached to the bottom portion of the front seat, one in the vehicle trunk. Attached to the middle of the dash, illuminated by a single bulb, is a hot sheet desk, fastened to which you will always make sure is the latest one off the teletype before you ever roll.

-->Robin: Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed.
-->Batman: Roger. Ready to move out.

* The ''GranTurismo'' series features hundreds of actual cars in each game, all with their performance and handling characteristics accurately depicted. Virtually limitless options are available for tuning each car as well. Once the player has tuned their car to their liking, they can race on a variety of courses, many of which are accurately modeled real world tracks.
* Like GranTurismo above, the ''ForzaMotorsport'' series offers the player the chance to select any of hundreds of real cars, tweak its performance to their liking, and race it on a real world track of their choosing.

* Every form of motorsport - from FormulaOne, to {{NASCAR}}, to lesser known events - operates under this trope. The whole point of racing events is to watch high performance cars get pushed to the limit; certain events may let spectators get up close and personal looks at the cars as well.