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|occupation = Trainer and race technician
|occupation = Trainer and race technician
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|first appearance = ''[[Cars 3]]''
|performer = [[Cristela Alonzo]]<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />}}'''Cruz Ramirez''' is a character that will be introduced in ''[[Cars 3]]''. She is a young, Hispanic female race car who is both a racing trainer and a technician.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4K7JgPJ8-s "Cars 3 Official US Teaser Trailer" on YouTube]</ref> While depicted with a sleek, dark yellow paint job and spoiler in concept art for the film, Ramirez is depicted with a [[Porsche]]-like body and yellow paint scheme in ''Cars 3'' merchandise artwork.<ref>[http://www.ociostock.com/disney-cars-95lmq-assorted-pyjama-p-1-51-51238/ OcioStock: Disney Cars 95LMQ assorted pyjama]</ref>
|performer = [[Cristela Alonzo]]<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />}}'''Cruz Ramirez''' is a racing trainer and technician who is set to appear in the upcoming film ''[[Cars 3]]''. She is a young, Hispanic female race car who works at the [[Rust-eze Racing Center]]. An admirer of McQueen's talents, Ramirez eagerly assists the veteran racer when he turns to her for help following his accident while racing in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series|Piston Cup]].


==History==
==History==
As [[Lightning McQueen]] is now a veteran in the [[Piston Cup Racing Series]], new rookies are being introduced, and they prove a challenge for McQueen to race against, leading some to question when he will be retiring. The problems are only made worse after McQueen is involved in a rough accident during one of his races, putting his career in a bad position. In order to recover and train for the important [[Florida 500]] event, McQueen turns to Ramirez, who attempts to figure out how an "old dog can learn some new tricks", according to ''Cars 3'' director [[Brian Fee]].<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/05/30/sneak-peek-exclusive-cars-3-new-character-cruz-ramirez/84981778/ Sneak peek: 'Cars 3' zooms ahead with new character Cruz Ramirez]</ref>
[[File:Cars_3_Concept_1.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Concept art depicting Ramirez training McQueen.]]
In ''[[Cars 3]]'', Lightning McQueen is struggling against younger racers throughout the 2017 Piston Cup season, leading some to question his abilities, as well as whether or not he will retire soon. These issues only increase when Lightning suffers a harsh accident during the season, jeopardizing his career.
 
During his recovery, McQueen requests the assistance of Ramirez, who is eager to help one of her idols. Ramirez trains McQueen to defeat [[Jackson Storm]] and a generation of other rookies at the upcoming [[Florida 500]] event.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/05/30/sneak-peek-exclusive-cars-3-new-character-cruz-ramirez/84981778/ Sneak peek: 'Cars 3' zooms ahead with new character Cruz Ramirez]</ref>
 
==General information==
===Personality and traits===
Ramirez is described as optimistic, sunny, and fierce.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref> As a racing trainer, she enjoys assisting other cars in improving their racing abilities, including Lightning McQueen, whom she greatly admires.
===Physical description===
[[File:CruzRamirezCars3TeaserTrailer3.png|thumb|220px|Side view of Ramirez]]
Ramirez is a 2017 [[CRS]] Sports Coupe with an aerodynamic venturi channeled chassis. Her High Performance DOHC V-6 engine correlates with her ability to go from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, as well as her top speed of 210 miles per hour.<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref> Her license plate reads "C01-06A".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAsX0wquewk "Meet Cruz Ramirez - Disney/Pixar's Cars 3"] on YouTube</ref>
 
She has a yellow livery, with the Rust-eze Racing Center emblem on her doors, indicating she is a member of Team 95.


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Cars 3''===
*Official bio
*Bios
**"''Cruz may be on Jackson's side of the age gap, but she is on Lightning's side of the conflict. As a lifelong fan of McQueen, she is optimistic, sunny, fierce, and friendly — and now, she is his new, younger coach, coming to Lightning's aid with stars in her eyes when he shows up at the Rust-eze Racing Center.''"<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly">[http://ew.com/movies/2017/01/05/cars-3-first-look/?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter Cars 3 first look: Meet Pixar's new millennials]</ref>
**"''Cruz may be on Jackson's side of the age gap, but she is on Lightning's side of the conflict. As a lifelong fan of McQueen, she is optimistic, sunny, fierce, and friendly — and now, she is his new, younger coach, coming to Lightning's aid with stars in her eyes when he shows up at the Rust-eze Racing Center.''"<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly">[http://ew.com/movies/2017/01/05/cars-3-first-look/?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter Cars 3 first look: Meet Pixar's new millennials]</ref>
*Specifications
*Specifications<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />
**Vehicle type: 2017 CRS Sports Coupe<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly" />
**Vehicle type: 2017 CRS Sports Coupe
**Top Speed: 210 mph
**Top Speed: 210 mph
**0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
**0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
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**Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled
**Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled
**Body: Lightweight alloy
**Body: Lightweight alloy
==Portrayals==
*[[Cristela Alonzo]] - ''Cars 3''<ref name="EntertainmentWeekly"></ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" widths="155" bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="center">
<gallery position="center" widths="175" bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="center">
Cars 3 Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez
Cars 3 Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez
Cars 3 Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez
CruzRamirezCars3TeaserTrailer2.png
CruzRamirezCars3TeaserTrailer3.png
CruzRamirezCars3TeaserTrailer3.png
Cruz Ramirez.jpg|Cars 3 Poster
Cruz Ramirez.jpg|Poster revealing Ramirez' specifications
CruzRamirezMerchArtwork.jpg
CruzRamirezMerchArtwork.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:58, 8 January 2017

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Cruz Ramirez
Color Yellow
Occupation Trainer and race technician
Main portrayer(s) Cristela Alonzo[1]


Character information
Gender Female

Cruz Ramirez is a racing trainer and technician who is set to appear in the upcoming film Cars 3. She is a young, Hispanic female race car who works at the Rust-eze Racing Center. An admirer of McQueen's talents, Ramirez eagerly assists the veteran racer when he turns to her for help following his accident while racing in the Piston Cup.

History

File:Cars 3 Concept 1.jpg
Concept art depicting Ramirez training McQueen.

In Cars 3, Lightning McQueen is struggling against younger racers throughout the 2017 Piston Cup season, leading some to question his abilities, as well as whether or not he will retire soon. These issues only increase when Lightning suffers a harsh accident during the season, jeopardizing his career.

During his recovery, McQueen requests the assistance of Ramirez, who is eager to help one of her idols. Ramirez trains McQueen to defeat Jackson Storm and a generation of other rookies at the upcoming Florida 500 event.[2]

General information

Personality and traits

Ramirez is described as optimistic, sunny, and fierce.[1] As a racing trainer, she enjoys assisting other cars in improving their racing abilities, including Lightning McQueen, whom she greatly admires.

Physical description

Side view of Ramirez

Ramirez is a 2017 CRS Sports Coupe with an aerodynamic venturi channeled chassis. Her High Performance DOHC V-6 engine correlates with her ability to go from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, as well as her top speed of 210 miles per hour.[1] Her license plate reads "C01-06A".[3]

She has a yellow livery, with the Rust-eze Racing Center emblem on her doors, indicating she is a member of Team 95.

Profiles and statistics

  • Official bio
    • "Cruz may be on Jackson's side of the age gap, but she is on Lightning's side of the conflict. As a lifelong fan of McQueen, she is optimistic, sunny, fierce, and friendly — and now, she is his new, younger coach, coming to Lightning's aid with stars in her eyes when he shows up at the Rust-eze Racing Center."[1]
  • Specifications[1]
    • Vehicle type: 2017 CRS Sports Coupe
    • Top Speed: 210 mph
    • 0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
    • Engine Type: High Performance DOHC V-6
    • Chassis: Aerodynamic Venturi Channeled
    • Body: Lightweight alloy

Portrayals

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Spanish Cruz Ramirez Cruz Ramirez
French Cruz Ramirez Cruz Ramirez

References