DJ
Devon "Montegomery" Johnson III | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Color | Blue | ||||||
Occupation | Tuner | ||||||
Main portrayer(s) | E.J. Holowicki
| ||||||
|
- ""What up?""
- —'DJ', Cars, [[{{{3}}}]]
DJ, also known by his full name Devon Montgomery Johnston III, is a major character in the Cars series. Originally making his debut in Cars, DJ has made many subsequent appearances. He is part of the gang of delinquents that cause terror around Radiator Springs, and is often seen as an antagonist, although he has been shown to be an ally on some occasions.
History
Cars
![](/images/thumb/6/69/Boost4.jpg/200px-Boost4.jpg)
In Cars, DJ is a member of the tuner cars. He has a built in sound system. He and the other tuners were driving along the Interstate when they noticed a sleepy Mack. They decide to have fun with him, with DJ playing Kenny G's Songbird to cause Mack to sleep, until Snot Rod's loud sneezing causes them to flee the scene. DJ later appears in the epilogue when he and the other tuners were caught by Sheriff and were impounded. They were later sent to pull Bessie, in which some hot tar splashed on them.
Cars: The Video Game
In Cars: The Video Game, DJ was a part of the tuner gang that stole Lightning McQueen's racing career, under employment of Chick Hicks. He was later arrested for his crime.
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures
![](/images/thumb/9/9b/DJRSA.jpg/200px-DJRSA.jpg)
In Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures, DJ, along with the rest of his gang, are the speeders that Sheriff must catch in the mini-game Speed Trap.
Cars Toons
Tokyo Mater
In Tokyo Mater, DJ, Boost and Wingo are drifting recklessly on the main road, before they get caught by Sheriff. Once Mater sees their modifications, it leads him into his story of how he was a highly modified drift racer once.
Spinning
In Spinning, DJ is in the crowd watching Guido showing off his sign spinning talents. Ramone tells him to put on some music to add to the show.
The World of Cars Online
In The World of Cars Online, the tuners appear at random times, being chased by Sheriff throughout the various roads the game has to offer. They can also be raced against if the player does not wish to race against real players.
Cars 2: The Video Game
![](/images/thumb/3/32/DJCars2TheVideoGame.jpg/200px-DJCars2TheVideoGame.jpg)
In Cars 2: The Video Game, DJ appears as a playable character, and can be downloaded in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. He is a medium weight, and he has more power than speed.
Cars: Fast as Lightning
In Cars: Fast as Lightning, DJ is an unlockable playable character. He has two paint jobs, Neon and Stay Gold, and is the only Delinquent Road Hazard to not have his own shop or building.
Other Appearances
In Mater Saves Christmas, DJ and his gang helped Chick steal supplies from the townsfolk. He was later caught and arrested.
In The Pit Stop, DJ is once again arrested for speeding.
General information
Physical appearance
DJ is a Reko-Do Spinner, a model that is based on a 2004 Scion xB. He has a large tuner spoiler and built in subwoofers and speakers. He is painted completely blue, with green lining on his doors. He also has volume speakers in his rims, as shown when he drives.
Personality and traits
DJ is a delinquent that appears to not pay attention to the rules, as he and his gang are constantly getting arrested for breaking the law. He has a love for practical jokes, as he and his friends put Mack to sleep in the middle of the highway.
Official profiles and statistics
- Main article: List of DJ profiles and statistics
Cars
- Bios
- "From an early age, DJ, whose full name is Devon Montegomery Johnston the Third, was interested in all kinds of music. He had a voracious appetite for collecting records and was a gifted student at the nationally renowned East Coast Music Conservatory. One evening at a friend's party, Devon met a gentleman by the name of Wingo. An expert in paint and body modification, Wingo designed a custom paint job for Devon and a wicked sound system to match. Now going by the name DJ, Devon revels in his treble but never loses touch with his bass!"
Cars 2: The Video Game
- Bios
- "DJ can find a song for any occasion... But right now, the soundtrack is all about spying."
- Stats
- Weight class: Medium
- Speed: 40
- Power: 60
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
French | DJ | DJ |
Polish | DJ | DJ |
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:DJ.
Trivia
- There have been many hints that DJ's hometown may be Tokyo, Japan, although there has been no official confirmation.
- Originally, the diecast toy of DJ incorrectly showed him with light blue stripes on his sides instead of the green ones he had in the film. This was corrected with later releases of that toy, from 2009 to 2014. However, 2015's incarnation of his diecast returned to the incorrect blue striping.
- In the Italian version, he is voiced by Italian Formula One driver Jarno Trulli.
- DJ can be heard playing Rollin' in the Rearview by Headbone and Jabu.
[Edit] Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures
| |
---|---|
Characters | Lightning McQueen • Doc Hudson • Mater • Sheriff • Luigi • Guido • Sarge • Ramone • Flo • Lizzie • Tractors • Chick Hicks • Mack • Snot Rod • Boost • DJ • Wingo • Cletus • Zeke • Tommy Joe • Buford • Judd • Lewis |
Mini-Games | Hip-Hop It Up • Fill `Er Up • Doc's Tune Up • Sarge's Boot Camp • Drive-In And Out • Luigi's Fantastico Fun! • Radiator Springs Curios • Tow The Line • Tractor Roundup • Speed Trap • Chopper-Hopper |
Legends Races | Chick Hicks • Doc Hudson • Sheriff • Ramone • Sarge • Mater • Luigi • Flo • Lizzie • Tractor |
Further info | Gallery • Beta elements • Staff |