Rocket

(Not to be confused with the Rocket ZX from San Francisco Rush 2049.)

The Rocket is the ultimate vehicle in Rush 2, unlocked only by finishing 1st place overall in a Circuit. It has the highest speed and acceleration of any car in the game, however it is very narrow and falls over easily, making it best for straight-line speed. It is the only car in the series with a thrust-powered engine, and as such can accelerate mid-air.

Downsides of the Rocket include its poor handling, weak brakes, and low durability. The Rocket will explode instantly if its roof makes contact with any part of the environment.

The Rocket has a texture error, with its windshield being mapped to use the color defined by the vehicle's Accent Color. This vehicle can not be painted with Stripes.

The Rocket, Hot Rod and Formula are the only cars in Rush 2 that have a Triangular Shadow.

Trivia: The Rocket can decelerate faster by throttling in reverse while holding the brakes. Similarly, it can decelerate mid-air by throttling in reverse.

Trivia: The Rocket is the only vehicle in the series to emit particles. These particles disappear when the player enters the Bumper or Hood views. This disappearance is visible when returning to the Far or Near Chase views as well as on Player 2's screen in Multiplayer.