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Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star in this summer blockbuster about a secret agent and his unwitting accomplice.  The movie features action, adventure, romance, and laughs, but one of the real highlights of the film is its selection of exotic cars.

In the movie, Diaz’s character specializes in restoring classic cars, and there are several spectacular car chase scenes throughout the film.

Here are a few of the major automotive players:

• 1966 Pontiac GTO – This car, which is owned by a collector and was loaned out for the movie, has been preserved in brand-new condition.  The Martinique Bronze exterior and Parchment interior are in perfect shape and were not harmed in the movie.

• 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – While we don’t get to see this car being driven in film, the blue 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix provides some important details for the plot of the film.  The movie provides a rare glimpse at this collector muscle car.

• BMW Z4 – During the car chase scene set in Spain, Cruise is behind the wheel of a silver BMW Z4.  The rear-wheel drive sports car outmaneuvers several Smart Roadsters, which are in hot pursuit.

• Smart Roadster – If you think the Smart Car is adorable, you should see the Smart Roadster.  This little convertible amps up the style without removing any of the cuteness.

• Mercury Grand Marquis – Along with several SUVs and a couple of motorcycles, the Mercury Grand Marquis was wrecked as part of a chase scene.  In one exciting sequence, Cruise’s character jumps from an overpass onto the Grand Marquis, destroying the vehicle.

Whether you go for the movie’s car chase scenes and special effects or for a glimpse of Cruise behind the wheel, you may have mixed feelings about the film.  According to Moviefone.com, both users and critics are giving “Knight and Day” three out of five stars.

Regardless of the cinematic quality of the film, exotic car enthusiasts are sure to love the automotive eye candy.

Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance writer, who specializes in web content, editing, and technical writing.  She writes about cars, crafts, genealogy, and insurance.