Vladimir Trunkov

Vladimir Trunkov
Vehicle type	1971 Avto Trunkov T-71
Occupation	Trunkov Family Leader
Main portrayer(s)	Stanley Townsend
Character information Alias(es) Iron Bumper, Big Ears Gender Male

Vladimir Trunkov (Russian: Владимир Трунков) is a crime lord, and the head of the Trunkov crime family. He is a supporting antagonist in Cars 2. He is also a gray-market parts smuggler.

Bio

Before becoming the leader of the Trunkov family, Vladimir was a gray-market parts smuggler behind the "Iron Bumper". But when the power in his country shifted back to an autocracy, he changed his name and went underground. Known on the street as "Big Ears" because of two side-panel air inlets, Vladimir was able to hear trouble coming kilometers before anyone else. With so many close calls, Vladimir doesn't know how many strokes he's got left in his engine.

Cars 2

In Cars 2, Vladimir Trunkov meets with the other lemon crime bosses in Porto Corsa, to discuss and watch the plans for the Allinol destruction plan. After Mater accidentally reveals his disguise, Vladimir is one of the many who tried to shoot him.

Near the end of the film, Vladimir was blinded by Flo, and impounded and arrested by Sheriff.

Other Appearances

Vladimir made a cameo appearance in the Obey Traffic Signals promotional commercial, driving along the streets in the background.

Livery

Vladimir is painted light blue with yellow stripes on his sides.

Model

Vladimir Trunkov is a 1971 Avto Trunkov T-71. He is modeled after a ZAZ-968 Zaporozhets with one adjustment: the letter T on his front bumper, which stands for his last name and model; Trunkov. His tires read "Road Hug". His license plate is 95-81 OMH in the film, and 19-71 SMK on the die-casts, the same as Petrov Trunkov's. referencing 1971.

Quotes

• "No, not yet.'' - Cars 2
• "It's nothing personal.'' - Cars 2

Gallery

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• Vladimir welcoming Victor Hugo into the meeting.

  Vladimir welcoming Victor Hugo into the meeting.

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• "We know how you feel."-Vladimir sympathizing with his leader.

  "We know how you feel."-Vladimir sympathizing with his leader.

• Vladimir and the Lemons cheering when Carla Veloso is injured by the EMP.

  Vladimir and the Lemons cheering when Carla Veloso is injured by the EMP.

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  Vladimir shocked to hear that Lightning McQueen will use Allinol in the last race.

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• Vladimir and the other Lemon heads deciding to go after McQueen and Mater.

  Vladimir and the other Lemon heads deciding to go after McQueen and Mater.

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• Vladimir arrested by Sheriff.

  Vladimir arrested by Sheriff.

• Vladimir appeared in Cars 2 commercial

  Vladimir appeared in Cars 2 commercial

• Die-cast

  Die-cast

• Die-cast (car boot)

  Die-cast (car boot)

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  2012 release

• 2013 release

  2013 release

• 2016 release

  2016 release

Trivia

• Vladimir's color scheme (blue and yellow) reflects the Ukrainian state flag. The ZAZ plant is located in Zaporizhia, Ukraine.
• Vladimir's tires read Road Hug, the same as Acer, Fred Pacer, and one British Police Officer.
• When Mater scans Vladimir and the other lemons, it is shown that Vladimir is currently wanted in the Republic of New Rearendia, which is a fictional country that Rip Clutchgoneski is from. This is possibly another Easter egg.
• His Die-Cast toy has the same facial expression as Tolga Trunkov's die-cast.
• Letters OM in his number means he is from the Omsk oblast.
• His nickname, 'Big Ears', is really a nickname of ZAZ-968 cars in Russia and Ukraine (Ushasty Zaporozhets).