“Riding Shotgun with Michelle Rodriguez” is the new adrenaline-inducing digital series from Yahoo Autos that takes you along with the star of the “Fast and Furious” movies as she test-drive some of the world’s hottest cars.

In this episode, Michelle takes the wheel of a twin-turbo 1,000-hp Corvette built by a retired New York City police detective. “I always wanted a Corvette,” says owner Jack Brown. “I just wanted it fast.”

Other episodes feature hot rides from around the world, from the latest European speed machines to classic Detroit muscle. Check out the first episode above, and see the other six in the playlist on the right.