Picture Car Glossary

chase vehicle

What is a chase vehicle?

Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars

A chase vehicle is a picture car used in a pursuit sequence either as the pursuing or fleeing vehicle that must perform at elevated speeds or through complex choreographed traffic scenarios.

Chase vehicles are almost always action vehicles with safety modifications, and their routes, speeds, and interaction with other picture cars are meticulously planned and rehearsed by the stunt coordinator before any camera rolls. Chase sequences on public roads require extensive permitting and traffic coordination.