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Edward's Shiny Silver Volvo & More!

You'd better put your seatbelt on because these vampires like to drive fast! It's true that the Cullen's try to 'blend in' to the small town of Forks, Washington, but when it comes to their cars, it's hard to hide their need for speed.

In Twilight, the modern day love story of forbidden love with a fairy tale ending, Edward Cullen is the knight in shining armor, so to speak. Every handsome prince (bloodthirsty vampire hero) needs a trusty steed (shiny silver Volvo) to rescue the damsel in distress (fragile little human). Ahh, the infamous shiny silver Volvo. *sigh* Don't get me wrong, I'm not usually a "car person". Like Bella, I don't know a M3 from any other flashy convertible in the lot, but I have to admit that my heart skips a beat for that shiny silver Volvo when it skids in for the rescue in Port Angeles.



This is a tribute to the fast cars in the Twilight movies and books... Edward's Volvo C30, his "special occasion car", the Aston Martin Vanquish, Bella's "after car", the red Ferrari, the fictional Guardian, Alice's Yellow Porsche, Emmett's Jeep, Rosalie's red convertible and Carlisle's Mercedes. Plus, Bella's old Chevy pickup truck gets an honorable mention in spite of it's rust and intolerably slow speed.

Warning: Book and movie spoilers below!
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Twilight Cars - The Book VS The Movie

There are some slight differences between the books and the movies.


  • In the book, Edward has a silver Volvo S60R, in the movie, he drives a Volvo C30 Coupe.
  • In the book, Bella drives a red 1953 Chevrolet pickup truck, in the movie, it's a 1963 Chevy C-10.
  • In the book, Emmett's Jeep is red, in the movie, it's silver/white.
  • In the book, Rosalie drives a red BMW M3, in the movie, she drives a Mercedes.

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The Twilight Books

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Bella's Pickup Truck

In the book, Bella drives a red 1953 Chevrolet pickup truck, in the movie, it's a 1963 Chevy C-10.

The truck was a welcoming gift from Charlie, Bella's dad, when she moved to Forks to live with him. He bought the truck from longtime family friend, Billy Black. Bella immediately loved it! (When you're an extremely uncoordinated human you need a car that has a nice strong build and feels safe.)

"I could walk home faster than this truck moves."
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.348

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1953 Chevrolet 3100 Diecast Truck Model 1/18 Red Die Cast Car by Welly



1953 Chevrolet 3100 Diecast Truck Model 1/18 Red Die Cast Car by Welly



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1963 Chevy C-10

  • Manual 3 Speed Transmission
  • No Power Steering
  • Top Speed is Slower Than a Vampire Can Walk
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Stupid, Shiny Volvo Owner

"I couldn't feel anything but despair until I pulled into the familiar parking lot behind Forks High School and spotted Edward leaning motionlessly against his polished silver Volvo, like a marble tribute to some forgotten pagan god of beauty."
-Bella Swan, New Moon, Chapter 1, p.7

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Edward's Volvo C30

In the book, Edward has a silver Volvo S60R, in the movie, he drives a Volvo C30 Coupe.


  • Turbocharged 5-Cylinder Engine
  • 227 Horsepower at 5000 RPM
  • 0 to 60 MPH in 6.2 Seconds
  • Top Speed of 150 MPH
  • DSTC (Dynamic Stability Traction Control)
  • 28 MPG Highway -19 MPG City
  • Six-Speed Manual Transmission (std.)
    Five-speed Geartronic Automatic (opt.)
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 4-Passenger, 2-Doors
  • Frameless Glass Tailgate
  • Price: Starting at $23,800.00 MSRP
  • Want one of your own?
    See the Volvo C30 at volvocars.com
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Toy Silver Volvos

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Edward's "Special Occasion" Car

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

This is the car that Edward used to drive Bella to the prom in the Twilight book.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Diecast Model Black 1/18 Die Cast Car by Bburago



Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Diecast Model Black 1/18 Die Cast Car by Bburago

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

  • 5.9 L V12 Engine
  • 0-60 MPH in 4.7 Seconds
  • Top Speed of 196 MPH
  • Six-Speed Sequential-Shift Manual Paddle Shift Gearbox
  • 2 Passenger or 2+2, 2 Doors
  • Out-Of-Production/Discontinued in 2007
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    See the Vanquish at ashtonmartin.com
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The Guardian

Based on the Mercedes Benz S600 Guard

The virtually indestructible Guardian was a gift to Bella from Edward in hopes that it would keep her safe after her truck mysteriously died, probably of unnatural causes since Edward was anxious to see it go. She drives the Guardian in the beginning of Breaking Dawn, but is completely unaware of what the car is capable of protecting her from until a couple of enthusiastic tourists start drooling over it while she is pumping gas. Imagine her embarrassment when she realizes that the joke is on her. Edward actually thought she needed a tank-resistant car to keep her safe?!
  • Made of High-Alloyed Special Steels and Bulletproof Glass
  • Armour Resists Military-Standard Small-Arms Projectiles
  • Protection Against Explosive Charges
  • Run-Flat Tires
  • Self-Sealing Fuel Tank
  • Fire-Extinguishing System
  • Emergency Fresh-Air System
  • 5.5 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V12 Engine
  • 517 Horsepower at 5000 RPM
  • 0-60 MPH in 4.5 Seconds
  • Top Speed is 130 MPH
  • 5 Speed Automatic
  • Price: Starting at $145,075 MSRP
"Body armor. Four thousand pounds of body armor. And missile-proof glass? Nice. What had happened to good old-fashioned bulletproof?"
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 1, p.7

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Bella's "After Car"

Red Ferrari F430

Of course Bella needs a fast ride when she finally becomes a vampire in Breaking Dawn!

"Edward had gotten around to revealing my after car; as he'd suspected, I had not been capable of showing the appropriate enthusiasm. Sure, it was pretty and fast, but I liked to run."
Bella Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 33, p.630

Ferrari F430 Coupe Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Hotwheels



Ferrari F430 Coupe Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Hotwheels

Ferrari F430

  • 4.3L V8 Engine
  • 490 Horsepower at 8500 RPM
  • 0-60 MPH in 3.9 Seconds
  • Top Speed of 195 MPH
  • 6-Speed Manual Overdrive (std.)
    6-Speed Automatic Overdrive (opt.)
  • E-Diff (Electronic Differential)
  • 2 Passengers, 2 Doors
  • 17 MPG Highway -13 MPG City
  • Price: Starting at $173,079 MSRP
  • Want one of your own?
    See the F430 at ferrariusa.com
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Do You Drive Like a Cullen?

I Drive Like a Cullen Car Bumper Sticker

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* 6.75 inches wide x 4 inches tall
* Permanent adhesive backing
* U.V. laminate to reduce fading
* Manufactured in the USA
* Twilight theme

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* Decal size is 6" X 3"
* High quality vinyl decal
* Includes detailed application instructions

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How Do Small Town Vampires Afford Nice Cars?

In Twilight, the Cullen's like to indulge in high performance, luxury cars that obviously set them apart from the other residents of the small town of Forks, Washington. Being vampires, they usually try to fit it rather than draw attention to themselves, but driving a fast car is an exception to the rule. Money means nothing to Edward Cullen and his family. When you never sleep, money just seems to accumulate over the years and Edward's sister, Alice has a gift that allows her to see the future which makes it easy to predict trends in the stock market.

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Alice's Yellow Porsche

Porsche 911 Turbo

St. Peter's Square, Easter 1975, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Fountain in St. Peters Square



In New Moon, Alice and Bella steal the yellow Porsche from the airport in Italy as they race to save Edward in time. Alice loves the car so much that Edward eventually buys one for her.

Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Diecast Model Yellow 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto



Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Diecast Model Yellow 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

Porsche 911 Turbo

  • 6 Cylinder Rear Engine
  • 480 Horsepower at 6,000 RPM
  • 0-60 MPH in 3.7 Seconds
  • Top Track Speed of 193 MPH
  • Six-Speed Manual Gearbox (std.)
    Tiptronic S (opt.)
  • Actively Controlled All-Wheel Drive
  • 2 Passengers, 2 Doors
  • 23 MPG Highway -16 MPG City
  • Price: Starting at $130,000.00 MSRP
  • Want one of your own?
    See the 911 Turbo at porsche.com

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Forks Road, Parking and Speed Limit Signs

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Emmett's Jeep

In the Twilight movie Emmett's Jeep is a 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Series III. It is silver/white, not red as described in the book.

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Rosalies Red Convertible

In the book, Rosalie drives a red BMW M3, in the movie, she drives a Mercedes.

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Carlisle's Black Mercedes

Mercedes S55 AMG

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Cullen Cars Sources & Credits:

StephenieMeyer.com | Twilight Series | Cullen Cars
So, in honor of Paul and Jacob, I'm including the specific makes and models of the cars driven by the Cullens (and a link to an approximation), because I know it would kill them if someone thought my vampires were driving lesser cars.
IMCDb.org: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Series III [JK] in "Twilight, 2008"
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Series III
Twilight book to movie differences - Twilight Movie, Books, and Saga Wiki
Noted differences between the original Twilight novel and the movie adaptation.
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Twilight cars on the movie set.
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Bella's truck with motorcycles on the set of New Moon.
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