Disney Pixar‘s Cars 3 is now out in theaters, adding a poignant new chapter to the beloved Cars franchise.
Fans have come a long way with characters like Owen Wilson’s Lightning McQueen and Larry the Cable Guy’s Mater – but one of the more fun things for Disney fans to see it what their favorite animated characters would look like in real life!
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The team over at Gearheads.org made a wonderful lineup of “Morphing Gifs” featuring the Cars franchise characters – read on below for a taste of how these cartoon automobiles synch up to real-world automotive vehicles. If you want to know pretend that your car is also a lively character, this will also be a helpful little buyers guide (kidding?).
Watch the Cars 3 Characters Morph Into Real Cars!
Lightning McQueen
Owen Wilson’s Lightning McQueen is actually a Chevy Corvette C6.ย
Mater
Larry the Cable Guy’s Mater is best compared to a 1951 International Harvester L-170.ย
…Or just an ‘old dusty truck.’ Take your pick.ย
Natalie Certain
Kerry Washington’s Natalie Certain Keeps Things cutting-edge, with the body of a Tesla Model S.
Sally Carrera
Franchise staple Sally Carreraย (Bonnie Hunt) lives up to her namesake: The 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera.ย
Luigi
Tony Shalhoub’sย Luigi is as always compact and reliable, sporting the body of a real-life 1959 Fiat 500.ย
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Like these Morphing GIFs? Check out the full set HERE
Cars 3 Almost Had a Batmobileย Cameo
SYNOPSIS:ย Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!
