Jackson Storm
Jackson Storm | |||||
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Color | Black, grey, blue | ||||
Occupation | Piston Cup race car | ||||
Main portrayer(s) | Armie Hammer[1]
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Jackson Storm is a custom-built Piston Cup race car who is set to appear in the upcoming film Cars 3. A rookie in the 2017 season, he proves a challenge for racing veteran Lightning McQueen to beat, up until Lightning suffers an accident during a race.
History
Background
Storm was built specifically for racing, and his advanced design and capabilities allow him to be a frontrunner of his generation. These traits make him a very gifted Piston Cup racer, his talents rivaling and potentially exceeding those of other racers, even veteran and champion Lightning McQueen.[1]
Cars 3
In Cars 3, Storm and many other rookies make their debut in the 2017 season, joining the ranks of McQueen and other veteran race cars. During one of the season's races, McQueen suffers an accident, putting the future of his career in danger. While recovering, Rust-eze Racing Center trainer Cruz Ramirez steps in to assist McQueen in training to defeat Storm at the Florida 500, a major Piston Cup event.[2]
General information
Personality and traits
Storm's incredible abilities are responsible for his quiet confidence, as Storm is well aware of his own strength, and he thoroughly believes he is more gifted than other racers. As a result of this, Storm carries a cocky demeanor, which others view as off-putting.[3]
Physical description
Having been built specifically for racing, Storm's design is quite advanced, and his sleek model was constructed with carbon fiber and metal composite, with the concept of speed in mind. A 2017 Custom built 'Next-Gen' Piston Cup Racer, his chassis is built with hydroformed alloy and steel. His Maximum Performance V-8 engine with 850 horsepower is responsible for his ability to reach 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, as well as his top speed of 214 miles per hour.[1]
Storm is painted in a black livery, with his doors sporting a design resembling a blue lightning bolt. His sides also feature his racing number, 20, as well as logos of various sponsors, including the Piston Cup, Combustr, Carbon Cyber, and SynerG, in addition to his own sponsor, IGNTR Liquid Adrenaline.[4]
Profiles and statistics
- Official bio
- "Jackson Storm is fast, sleek and ready to race. A frontrunner in the next generation of racers, Storm's quiet confidence and cocky demeanor are off-putting—but his unmatched speed threatens to redefine the sport. Trained on high-tech simulators that are programmed to perfect technique and maximize velocity, Jackson Storm is literally built to be unbeatable—and he knows it."[3]
- Specifications[1]
- Vehicle type: 2017 Custom-built "Next-Gen" Piston Cup Racer
- Top Speed: 214 mph
- 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds
- Engine Type: Maximum Performance V-8
- Horsepower: 850 hp
- Chassis: Hydrformed alloy & steel
- Body: Carbon fiber & metal composite
Portrayals
- Armie Hammer - Cars 3[1]
Gallery
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A promotional image of Cars 3 depicting McQueen and Storm racing
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Storm in the Cars 3 teaser trailer
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Storm in the Cars 3 teaser trailer
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Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Spanish | Jackson Storm | Jackson Storm |
French | Jackson Storm | Jackson Storm |