Rod Torque Redline is considered by many as the greatest American spy in the world. Recruited after the Cold War for both his brains and brawn, Torque is a tough-as-nails Detroit muscle car with a mastery of disguises. In his latest deep-cover operation, he obtained vital information about the plot to sabotage the World Grand Prix. So Rod plans a rendezvous with his British counterparts to share his discoveries at the World Grand Prix welcome reception in Tokyo, Japan. But with the bad guys hot on his tailpipe, Rod is forced to ditch the intel early and with the first party guest he sees a rusty American tow truck named Mater.
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Siddeley is a state-of-the-art British twin-engine spy jet. At 176 feet from nose to tail and an impressive 157-foot wingspan, the super sleek silver-bodied Siddeley streaks through international skies at record-breaking mach 1 speeds. Outfitted with all the latest in high-tech spy equipment, including cloaking technology, defensive weaponry and afterburners, Siddeley is Finns steadfast partner-in-fighting-crime around the globe.
Professor Z, aka The Professor, is an internationally wanted weapons designer in a small, sophisticated German package. He is a brilliant, but mad monocle-wearing scientist who is plotting to sabotage the World Grand Prix. Though his true motive is unclear, Professor Z is willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate all obstacles and keep the project on schedule.
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Tomber is a dubious little French car with an unusual, and very unstable, three-wheeled design that befits the meaning of his name to fall. By trade he deals car parts from a stall in a Parisian marketthough his questionable merchandise sources have led to his reluctant acquaintance with British secret agent Finn McMissile.
The former European colony and newly independent Republic of New Rearendia is desperate to put their name on the map the #10 open-wheeled racer Rip Clutchgoneski is their best bet. After putting together a remarkable string of qualifying races, Rips entry into the World Grand Prix is clearly the Cinderella story of the competition. Though Rip credits luck for his chance on the international stage, its really skill and exuberance that brought the proud New Rearendian racer to the starting line.
Jeff Gorvette is one of the greatest American racecars alive today. Donning the stars and stripes of his countrys flag, the #24 Corvette C6.R has proven his ability to succeed on the big ovals and the road courses of the Grand Touring Sports circuits. Having moved from his hometown of Vallejo, California to Indiana to be closer to the racing world, Gorvettes ability to accelerate at such a young age has turned hoods wherever he competes. His championships and number of victories are unmatched, making him a respected competitorand legitimate threatat the World Grand Prix.
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Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild color commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humor, charisma and signature catch phrases"Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racin' boys!" Hes spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and hell tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win, and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton, the famously sleek and seriously fast #2 Grand Touring Sports champion, has been a determined and winning racer for nearly his entire young life. Like all youngster cars, Lewis spent his childhood going to school, taking karate lessons and winning the British Karting Championship by the age of 10. Today, the celebrated native Brit continues to bring an exceptional work ethic and soft-spoken confidence to the race course where his extraordinary achievements speak for themselves via a spotless track record on the junior and professional circuits. With his striking metallic black and yellow paint scheme, Lewis will represent Great Britain at the World Grand Prix. His car also carries the flag of Grenada, home to his family who emigrated to Britain in the 1950s. His unrivaled technical skills, natural speed ability and cool, karate-inspired attitude make him a powerful contender too.
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As a handsome forest green 1963 Jaguar Coombs Lightweight E-Type, David Hobbscap, originally from Royal Leamington Spa, England, is a worldwide racing luminary. His 30-year career in professional racing spans the globe and all types of motorsports. Now David shares that priceless knowledge as an announcer, where hes also well known for providing comic relief during race broadcasts. A former champion with 20 starts at 24 Hours of Le Mans, his storytelling comes from personal experience. Anything but your ordinary television sportscaster, David cant wait to enlighten and entertain the World Grand Prix audiences.
Disney•Pixar released an internet spoof ad this weekend at WonderCon 2011 to promote the upcoming Cars 2. Outside the convention center for WonderCon, Disney•Pixar parked 3 cars with the Twitter handle @ChromeLeaks that sent fans to the URL www.cars-n-deals.com where they coud see the faux ad.
In the ad, "Stu Stuven" is promoting the Sale-a-Bration at Emeryville's Cars N' Deals used car dealership. The phone number in the ad actually works too if you want to give Stu a call. Keep your eyes out for lots of Pixar references in the video. The catchy theme song is also a hint at something more in the ad.
Hidden within the video is a secret URL link that allows you to get to view an exclusive sneak peek of Cars 2 introduced by none other than head Pixar guru John Lasseter himself. Just watch the video to find the link, but don't go too far, or you'll miss it. [Hint - pause the video at the 57 second mark.]
Max Schnell started as a humble production sedan from Stuttgart, Germany. An avid amateur racer, Max would practice alone in the back roads of the dense Black Forest—a trek that eventually caught the eye of a racing team owner. Soon Max was on a professional circuit, bearing the #4, and as his horsepower increased, he converted himself to carbon fiber, dropping his weight and getting into prime racing shape. He’s won more races at Motorheimring than any other World Torque Champion League car in history. A naturally brilliant engineer, he used logic and analytics to refine his build, and plans to approach the World Grand Prix in the same perfectly calculated manner.
Spain’s most renowned, admired and captivating car is Pamplona’s Miguel Camino. He first caught his home country’s attention by participating in the infamous Running of the Bulldozers. His flair, style and speed as a toreador in the dozer ring has inspired a generation of young bulldozer fighters, and soon that same speed and verve turned headlights of fans and competitors alike on the Grand Touring Sport racing circuit. Bearing the #5 and the fiery colors of the Spanish flag, Miguel Camino is hoping to race his way into more hearts at the World Grand Prix.
Okuni
Okuni is a micro car Kabuki dancer who dons the traditional white-painted face and an exquisite colorful kimono for her performances at the Kabuki theater in Tokyo, Japan.
Zen Master
A master in the art of sculpting the serene zen rock garden at the Tokyo museum, Zen Master wears his old woven reed hat and uses his antique wood rake to create mesmerizing patterns in the gardens sand.
Kingpin Nobunaga
As a professional Sumo wrestler at an arena in Tokyo, Japan, Kingpin Nobunaga is a gold-painted micro van who fights his fiercest matches when hes wearing his lucky purple mawashi.
Pinion Tanaka
Pinion Tanaka is a gold-painted micro van and a professional Sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan, whos always a menacing sight in the ring in his signature teal mawashi.
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