What Is a Good Hitman Vehicle?

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Leah Finnegan

07/28/14 09:48AM

The fact that a Prius was possibly being driven by the shooter was also notable, Abrams said.
"A Prius isn't a typical hit-man vehicle," he said. "[Was it] the person who wants to protect the environment and kill someone?"

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Max Read Leah Finnegan 07/28/14 10:25AM

I'm inviting some of Jalopnik's writers to hear their thoughts on this issue.

Matt Hardigree Max Read 07/28/14 10:29AM

I would argue a Prius is a great hitman vehicle. It's:

1. Quiet and stealthy, as you can use full EV mode to sneak up on someone.

2. Unassuming and ubiquitous. If you're killing people for a living an atypical hit-man vehicle is what you want.

That being said, the traditional hitman car is clearly something along the lines of a vintage Dodge Charger. It's fast, can outrun the cops, and has a muscular, menacing presence.

But by the logic above the Tesla Model S, in black, is clearly the perfect hitman vehicle. You'd never see it coming, it looks great, and there's the irony of killing humans while saving the planet.

Tom Scocca Matt Hardigree 07/28/14 10:35AM

How about an electric motor scooter? Silent and agile.

Matt Hardigree Tom Scocca 07/28/14 10:37AM

You can't outrun anyone, but this might work:

Fully electric, decent range, agile, mean.

Leah Finnegan Matt Hardigree 07/28/14 10:41AM

what about moccasins and a gun with a silencer

Matt Hardigree Leah Finnegan 07/28/14 12:31PM

Even better MPGs, although how fast can you run in moccasins?

Leah Finnegan Matt Hardigree 07/28/14 04:12PM

i am not good at running. i can walk pretty fast though.

Tom Scocca Leah Finnegan 07/28/14 10:06AM

I always figured a hitman would be best off driving a silver or white Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. The only risk would be that they're so anonymous, you might not be able to find yours on the parking lot after the job is done.

Leah Finnegan Tom Scocca 07/28/14 10:15AM

where are you killing people, tom?

Leah Finnegan Leah Finnegan 07/28/14 10:19AM

i've invited @danabrams to expand his thoughts here in kinja.

Tom Scocca Leah Finnegan 07/28/14 10:26AM

It's all Zipcars for me, alas. Not only do they tend to have big obvious decals on the side, but I believe they're also logging their location. Terrible choice for a hired killer.

Leah Finnegan Tom Scocca 07/28/14 10:33AM

sometimes you have no other choice.