Herbie: Fully Loaded 〈2027〉

The film used a mix of mechanical effects and digital enhancements to give Herbie his characteristic expressions, such as winking and blinking.

Maggie pays $75 for Herbie, the same amount Jim Douglas paid for him in the original 1968 film, The Love Bug . Herbie: Fully Loaded

After Herbie wins the street race, Trip Murphy becomes obsessed with beating the little car. This eventually leads Maggie and Herbie to the NASCAR Nextel Cup, where they must overcome mechanical failures and Trip's aggressive driving to win. The film used a mix of mechanical effects

To prepare for the role, Lindsay Lohan attended the Richard Petty driving experience, learning to drive a stock car at speeds up to 100 mph. This eventually leads Maggie and Herbie to the

Produced for $50 million, it grossed approximately $144.1 million worldwide. Plot Highlights

The film features appearances by legendary NASCAR drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, and Dale Jarrett. Fun Facts & Production

Maggie Peyton, a recent college graduate from a racing family, finds Herbie in a junkyard. Despite her father's wishes for her to take a safer sportscasting job, Herbie "chooses" her, leading them into an impromptu street race against champion Trip Murphy.