King

Legendary Racer

Legendary racer who is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird and Lightning McQueen's rival.

Quotes

  • The winner takes it all.
  • Back in the day, this was the best.
  • Racing is a battle of skill and concentration.

Trivia

  • The Japanese dub for King is voiced by Richard Petty himself, a former pro racer.
  • Modeled after a 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
  • One of the most respected legendary characters in the Cars series.

Alternate names

King King (Plymouth Superbird) Legendary Racer

Tags

race car legendary racer Plymouth rival McQueen Cars 1970s

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Profile

Species
Car
Gender
Male
Birth year
1970

Appearance

Overall appearance
Classic 1970 Plymouth Superbird racing car with a streamlined body and distinctive large rear spoiler.
Eye color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Distinctive large rear spoiler
  • Classic streamlined body
  • 1970s racing design
Iconic items
  • Racing helmet
  • Racing license plate

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Serious
Detailed personality
Very serious about racing, with a calm and proud personality. A worthy rival who is sometimes strict with young racers but holds respect for them.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Respected
  • Calm
  • High pride
  • Rivalry
Motto
Give it your all for victory
Talents
  • High racing skill
  • Strategic judgment
  • Endurance
Skills
  • Handling
  • Speed control
  • Racing experience
Motivation
To protect past glory while continuing to compete against young racers
Habits
Has rituals to focus before races
Favorite foods
Beverage mimicking engine oil
Favorite places
Racetrack, Pit lane
Disliked situations
Unfair races, Complacency

History

Backstory
Plymouth Superbird racer active in the 1970s, carrying past glory and building an intense rivalry with Lightning McQueen.
Debut date
2006
Work title
Cars
Media type
Movie

First showdown with Lightning McQueen

Significant event
First showdown with Lightning McQueen
Description
Young McQueen and veteran King compete for the first time, becoming a symbolic moment of generational change.

Final race

Significant event
Final race
Description
An important race in the latter part of his career, influencing young racers.

Relationships

Racers

Racers: legend

Media appearances

Cars

Movie / Supporting

2006 movie

Cars 2

Movie / Supporting

2011 movie

Cars 3

Movie / Supporting

2017 movie

Voice cast and creators

Richard Petty

Voice actor
Richard Petty
Language
English
Version or series
Original film
Notes
Appears as himself

Shūichirō Moriyama

Voice actor
Shūichirō Moriyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dubbed version

John Lasseter

Creator name
John Lasseter
Role
Original author

Pixar Animation Studios

Creator name
Pixar Animation Studios
Role
Animation studio

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Creator name
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Role
Publisher

Related goods

King mini car

Item name
King mini car
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

King figure stationery set

Item name
King figure stationery set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited

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