{"id":41334,"date":"2022-06-06T11:08:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:08:13","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=41334"},"modified":"2022-08-12T11:38:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T11:38:06","slug":"what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Car is Lightning McQueen?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Think you know all about your favorite animated car hero? You&#8217;ll be surprised to know what kind of car Lightning McQueen is in real life!\u00a0 The series Cars on the Road,\u00a0 developed by Pixar for Disney+, will hit our screens in September. That&#8217;s inspired a walk down nostalgia lane for all Lightning McQueen fans. Here&#8217;s all you need to know about everyone&#8217;s favorite little red car.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Who doesn&#8217;t love the story of an ace rookie who gets schooled in some life lessons?\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/cars.disney.com\/movies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Cars<\/em> franchise<\/a> &#8211; which does just that &#8211; is one of Disney-Pixar&#8217;s most beloved creations. Set in a world of anthropomorphic talking cars, it introduces us to the arrogant, self-centered, and brash race car Lightning McQueen, who gets a crash course (<em>we just couldn&#8217;t help it<\/em>) in sportsmanship!<\/p>\n<p>Considering the hundreds of cars that make their appearance in the franchise, you&#8217;re likely to wonder &#8211; what kind of car is Lightning McQueen based on? The answer is more complicated than you think!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#Who_or_what_is_Lightning_McQueen\" >Who (or what) is Lightning McQueen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#What_type_of_car_is_Lightning_McQueen\" >What type of car is Lightning McQueen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#Car_models_that_inspired_Lightning_McQueens_design\" >Car models that inspired Lightning McQueen&#8217;s design<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#Chevrolet_Corvette_C1\" >Chevrolet Corvette C1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#Chevrolet_Corvette_C6\" >Chevrolet Corvette C6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#Other_car_model_inspirations_for_Lightning_McQueen\" >Other car model inspirations for Lightning McQueen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#What_is_Lightning_McQueens_real_name\" >What is Lightning McQueen&#8217;s real name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#What_does_Lightning_McQueen_say_before_a_race\" >What does Lightning McQueen say before a race?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#What_is_Lightning_McQueens_catchphrase\" >What is Lightning McQueen&#8217;s catchphrase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-kind-of-car-is-lightning-mcqueen\/#Who_was_Lightning_McQueen_named_for\" >Who was Lightning McQueen named for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_or_what_is_Lightning_McQueen\"><\/span>Who (or what) is Lightning McQueen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lightning McQueen is the protagonist of Pixar&#8217;s <em>Cars<\/em> franchise, which is set in a world of anthropomorphic talking cars. Voiced by Owen Wilson, McQueen is a rookie race car competing in the Piston Cup Circuit (modeled on the real-world NASCAR Circuit). He is known for his signature catchphrase &#8220;<em>Ka-chow<\/em>!&#8221; which he utters every time he impresses the crowd with his driving skills!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41340\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lightning-mcqueen2.jpg\" alt=\"What brand of car is Lightning McQueen\" width=\"657\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lightning-mcqueen2.jpg 960w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lightning-mcqueen2-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lightning-mcqueen2-768x510.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lightning-mcqueen2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the start of the franchise, McQueen is a cocky, brash, and over-confident challenger, trying to outsmart the reigning champions and make a name for himself. However, he soon realizes that his selfish nature has driven away all his friends. With a little help from legendary racer &#8216;Doc&#8217; Hudson Hornet, he regains his confidence, goes through a <em>Karate Kid<\/em>-esque training montage, makes a bunch of new friends, and eventually redeems his image as an ace driver.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/the-way-com-guide-to-the-best-car-movies-of-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Also read: Here&#8217;s our list of the best car movies of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_car_is_Lightning_McQueen\"><\/span>What type of car is Lightning McQueen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the movies, Lightning McQueen is depicted as a red race car with yellow lightning bolts on the sides. He has NASCAR-style wheels, a rear spoiler, and the number 95 painted in orange on his body. The NASCAR design is pretty obvious, given that the franchise is themed on racing. However, the actual design of the character isn&#8217;t that obvious at the outset, leaving fans wondering &#8211; what car is Lightning McQueen based on in real life?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apparently, the animators at Pixar drew influences from <strong>many sources<\/strong> to create McQueen&#8217;s final design. However, the <strong>two major car models<\/strong> he is based on are &#8211; the <strong>Chevrolet Corvette C1<\/strong> (produced between 1953-1962) and the <strong>Chevrolet Corvette C6<\/strong> (produced between 2004-2013).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_models_that_inspired_Lightning_McQueens_design\"><\/span>Car models that inspired Lightning McQueen&#8217;s design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chevrolet_Corvette_C1\"><\/span>Chevrolet Corvette C1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Corvette C1 was introduced in 1953 and was the first in a series of sports cars from Chevrolet. It debuted at the General Motors Motorama event held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The C1 was a roadster (an open-top car with only two seats) with a six-cylinder engine and 115 HP. The outer body was fashioned using glass-fiber-reinforced plastic and had a classic red-and-white color scheme. During its run, the price of the C1 reached as high as $4000.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It&#8217;s easy to see that it is one of the big inspirations for Lightning McQueen&#8217;s design!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41343\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"What kind of car is Lightning McQueen? The Corvette C1 is an inspiration\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_73146969_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Chevrolet Corvette C1<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chevrolet_Corvette_C6\"><\/span>Chevrolet Corvette C6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While lifting a few traditional elements from the C1, Pixar also ensured McQueen&#8217;s design would appeal to the younger generation by turning to the Corvette C6. First introduced in 2004 at the Detroit Auto Show, it showcased a slick design, an upgraded suspension, and a bigger engine than the C5.\u00a0 It was produced between 2005-2013 and sold for an average price of $47,000. It also had both coupe and convertible models, besides being the first model since 1962 to have exposed headlights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41339\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41339\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41339 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"What kind of car is Lightning McQueen based on?\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_71763751_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Chevrolet Corvette C6<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_car_model_inspirations_for_Lightning_McQueen\"><\/span>Other car model inspirations for Lightning McQueen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides the above, McQueen&#8217;s design is also inspired by popular sports cars like the Plymouth Road Runner Superbird and the Dodge Charger. If you look closely, you can also find cues drawn from the Ford GT40, Porsche 911, and Lola T70.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41342\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"What brand of car is Lightning McQueen?\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Depositphotos_439914430_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Plymouth Road Runner Superbird<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/how-fast-do-f1-cars-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Also read: NASCAR, Formula 1, or Indy Cars &#8211; which is the fastest?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Cars Franchise: Movie Trivia<\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Lightning_McQueens_real_name\"><\/span>What is Lightning McQueen&#8217;s real name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <em>Cars<\/em> franchise&#8217;s most recognizable protagonist is<strong> Montgomery &#8220;Lightning&#8221; McQueen.<\/strong> He is a stock race car modeled on Gen4 NASCAR vehicles, with elements of the Corvette C1 and Corvette C6 included in his design.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Lightning_McQueen_say_before_a_race\"><\/span>What does Lightning McQueen say before a race?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lightning McQueen hypes himself up before a race by reciting his mantra, &#8220;<em>Faster than fast. Quicker than quick. I am Lightning. I AM SPEED<\/em>!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Lightning_McQueens_catchphrase\"><\/span>What is Lightning McQueen&#8217;s catchphrase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides &#8220;<em>I am Speed<\/em>!&#8221;, Lightning McQueen is also known for using the catchphrase &#8220;<em>Ka-chow!<\/em>&#8221; whenever he performs a daring maneuver on the circuit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_was_Lightning_McQueen_named_for\"><\/span>Who was Lightning McQueen named for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though a popular rumor is that Lightning McQueen was named for the actor Steve McQueen (often called the &#8220;King of Cool&#8221;), that&#8217;s not true. He was named after Glenn McQueen, who was a supervising animator at Pixar when he died of melanoma in 2001. Glenn had worked on classics like<em> Toy Story<\/em> and <em>Finding Nemo<\/em>\u00a0and was working on <em>Cars<\/em> before his untimely passing. <em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><em> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/way-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1148169_BlogAdBanner_Opt3_500x500px_V01_080921.jpg\" alt=\"What kind of car is Lightning McQueen?\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Here\u2019s more info on\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link top-rated airport parking\">top-rated airport parking<\/a>,\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link the best parking spots in your city\">the best parking spots in your city<\/a>, affordable\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link auto insurance\">auto insurance<\/a>, easy\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link auto refinance\">auto refinance<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link high-quality car washes near you\">high-quality car washes near you<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think you know all about your favorite animated car hero? You&#8217;ll be surprised to know what kind of car Lightning McQueen is in real life!\u00a0 The series Cars on the Road,\u00a0 developed by Pixar for Disney+, will hit our screens in September. That&#8217;s inspired a walk down nostalgia lane for all Lightning McQueen fans. 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