The "Fast Five" team consists of fan favorites from previous installments:

This film is credited with saving the franchise by broadening its appeal beyond car culture into a general action-blockbuster audience.

The "cool under pressure" experts.

The ending features a massive twist revealing that Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) is still alive, setting up the events of Fast & Furious 6 .

The powerhouse antagonist turned uneasy ally.