History Main / PimpedOutCar

* ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'' features this since ''High Stakes'', with ''Underground'' expanding on this idea. It was removed in ''Hot Pursuit'' 2010, meaning that it wouldn't return (other than ''Shift 2: Unleashed'' and possibly ''The Run'') until the 2015 reboot onwards.
* ''Juiced'' obviously follows up from ''Need for Speed'', but the game's racing style has more emphasis on racing simulation until the more arcade-y ''Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights'' released.

* The [[Franchise/{{Batman}} Batmobile]].
* The [[ComicBook/RobinSeries Redbird]], which has a lot of the same improvements as the Batmobile plus a couple unique to itself.

* ComicBook/SpiderMan villain Overdrive has this as his superpower: he can turn any motor vehicle he gets near into a heavily armed, turbocharged street machine while also adding loads of bling as well. Unfortunately, this is ''[[CripplingOverspecialization all]]'' he can do, which means that any time he gets stuck without a car he's completely useless.

A SuperTrope to {{Thememobile}} (character_style pimping) and {{Itasha}} (otaku related pimping the car). May relate to AbsurdlyLongLimousine.

A SuperTrope to {{Itasha}} (otaku related pimping the car). May relate to AbsurdlyLongLimousine.

* Many customized cars based on real cars in Toys/HotWheels are this trope. [[{{Defictionalization}} Some even are made real full-circle for custom car shows, like the SEMA 2014 Mustang.]]

Any car that's weighed down with several tons of aftermarket crap/improvements. Done well this can result in a CoolCar, especially if the car becomes really quick, or impossibly durable, or loaded with gadgets that actually do something useful - hydraulics may be cool on a Low-Rider, but you can't exactly fight crime with them. Unfortunately, where previously the misguided customizer could only fit an 8-Track and an imitation gold steering wheel, the onward march of technology also means an ever increasing amount of pointless electronic window-dressing can be fitted into a car, resulting in a RiceBurner.

Not to be confused with a hot rod, which involves taking stuff ''out'' of a car and then stuffing a very big engine in.

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* The Tuner Cars in ''WesternAnimation/Cars1'' that come upon Mack nodding off on the interstate and nudge him off the road.

* The Tuner Cars in ''WesternAnimation/{{Cars}}'' that come upon Mack nodding off on the interstate and nudge him off the road.

* [[WesternAnimation/{{Cars}} Mater]] from [[WesternAnimation/PixarShorts ''Tokyo Mater'']].
** Also, Kabuto, the short's villain. At the end of the short Kabuto loses to Mater in a race and as a result he is stripped of his modifications.

* In ''Film/RevengeOfThePinkPanther'' we see Clouseau's "Silver Hornet" - a Citroen 2CV with ludicrous add-on fins and other accoutrements. [[TheAllegedCar It falls apart into a heap in both scenes it's in.]]

* ''VideoGame/{{Forza}}'' allows you to do your cars ''Need for Speed''-style, before bringing them to race tracks.

For the clothing equivalents, see PimpedOutDress, PimpedOutCape, NiceShoes.

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* The entire premise of ''Series/PimpMyRide''.

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For the clothing equivalents, see PimpedOutDress, PimpedOutCape, NiceHat, NiceShoes.

* ''Manga/ShonanJunaiGumi'': Eikichi and Ryuji steal a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koenig_Specials König]] KS Benz car from a mechanic shop, mistakenly thinking it was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Cedric Cedric]] (also stolen) that they'd asked the mechanic to modify to look like a König. Eikichi then modifies it further by making the doors [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gull-wing_door open vertically]] and adding teeth and eyes to the front.

* ''Comicbook/SinCity'' has its fair share as almost every car has a souped-up engine and is in pristine condition for vintage automobiles.

* ''Videogame/NeedForSpeed'' features this since ''High Stakes'', with ''Underground'' expanding on this idea. It was removed in ''Hot Pursuit'' 2010, meaning that it wouldn't return (other than ''Shift 2: Unleashed'' and possibly ''The Run'') until the 2015 reboot onwards.

* ''VideoGame/{{Rage}}'' gives you upgrade options for engine, armor, suspension, etc.

* ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' has the Winchester brothers' famous 1967 Chevy Impala, "[[FanNickname the Metallicar]]".

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* Though it's just an ordinary vehicle, in ''Series/BetterCallSaul'', novice drug dealer Daniel Warmolt's brand-new Hummer H2 - with spinning rims and flame paint job - gets treated like this because of his reckless spending. At one point, Nacho calls it "a school bus for six year old pimps", and upon receiving it as part of a tradeoff with Daniel that Mike had brokered, he announces his intentions to have it destroyed at a chop shop.

* Franchise/RatchetAndClank: Ratchet's ship in ''[[VideoGame/RatchetAndClankGoingCommando Going Commando]]'' could be massively upgraded with weapons, boost, shield, that affected its exterior. Also some purely ornamental shape upgrades, and many different paint jobs that could be unlocked then purchased. ''[[VideoGame/RatchetAndClankUpYourArsenal Up Your Arsenal]]'' has the same ship, but it only has the cosmetic upgrades in that game.

* ''Videogame/NeedForSpeed'' features this since ''High Stakes'', with ''Underground'' expanding this idea. It was removed in ''Hot Pursuit'' 2010 and (apart from ''Shift 2: Unleashed'' and possibly ''The Run'') it won't return until ''Need for Speed'' 2015 reboot onwards.

* An option for cars in ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas'' and its successor ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV''. Just make sure you store one in a garage to keep it.
* ''VideoGame/SaintsRow2'' had even more and better Car-pimping options than ''San Andreas'' did. The tricked-out rides that you can make truly are remarkable!

A SuperTrope to {{Itasha}} (otaku related pimping to the car). May relate to AbsurdlyLongLimousine.

This trope is TruthInTelevision, as everyone has at least a chance to see a modified car of this type, either can be a [[WhatAPieceOfJunk Shelby Mustang]] or a [[ImprobablyCoolCar Hennessey Venom GT]]. So, Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease [[noreallife]]

* ''Manga/WanganMidnight'''s [[SpiritualSuccessor authorical ancestor]], ''Shakotan Boogie'', features lots of ''UsefulNotes/{{Bosozoku}}''-styled lowriders ranging from the main characters' Soarer, Fairlady Z, Skyline, and even minor character cars such as [=AE86=] and other cars, to the extreme. ''Wangan Midnight'' itself doesn't feature this too much, with the closest we can get is Tatsuya Shima's widebody Porsche 911 Turbo.