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- ""I'm coming for you, Storm.""
- —'Lightning McQueen', Cars 3, [[{{{3}}}]]
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 2016 season, Storm possesses incredible abilities, proving a worthy opponent even to racing veterans such as Lightning McQueen.
History
Storm wins the Dinoco 400.
In Cars 3, among the many Piston Cup rookies who make their debut in the 2016 season, Storm is the most significant. He picks up at least three victories throughout the season, one of which being the Dinoco 400 at the Motor Speedway of the South. Storm becomes one of the season's frontrunners, beating out rookies and veterans alike, including long-time champion Lightning McQueen.[2]
Storm receives unconventional training, making use of simulations and other advanced technology to perfect his talents. These efforts are monitored by a team of pitties.
Storm trains using high-tech simulations.
During one of the season's races, McQueen is involved in an accident that forces him out of the game. During his recovery, McQueen turns to Rust-eze Racing Center trainer Cruz Ramirez, who helps McQueen train to beat Storm at the Florida 500, an upcoming major Piston Cup event.[3]
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 believes he is representative of his racing generation as a whole. As a result of this, Storm carries a cocky demeanor, which others view as off-putting.[4]
Physical description
Storm's sleek design.
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 2016 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.[5]
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."[4]
- Specifications[1]
- Vehicle type: 2016 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
- For this subject's image gallery, see Jackson Storm/Gallery.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Jackson Storm | Jackson Storm |
| French | Jackson Storm | Jackson Storm |