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:''The Turbo Racer is an [[Autobot]] [[Action Master]] vehicle from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''The Turbo Racer is an [[Autobot]] [[Action Master]] vehicle from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Turbo Racer art.jpg|upright= | [[File:Turbo Racer art.jpg|upright=2.6|thumb|A Ferrari Testarossa large enough to carry a [[Jackpot (G1)|regular-sized Ferrari Testarossa]] in the trunk. Wheeljack is a genius!]] | ||
The '''Turbo Racer''' is the most versatile ground/air attack vehicle ever constructed. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] created it and is the vehicle's primary operator. In its car mode it boasts an [[energon]]-injected, liquid nitrogen-cooled engine, capable of accelerating the craft from 0 to 250 mph in just 3 seconds. It is armed with a rear-mounted cannon able to fire shrapnel and incendiary projectiles, along with Laser-strafer rifle. In jet fighter mode, it also packs a nose mounted [[proton missile]] launcher. | The '''Turbo Racer''' is the most versatile ground/air attack vehicle ever constructed. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] created it and is the vehicle's primary operator. In its car mode it boasts an [[energon]]-injected, liquid nitrogen-cooled engine, capable of accelerating the craft from 0 to 250 mph in just 3 seconds. It is armed with a rear-mounted cannon able to fire shrapnel and incendiary projectiles, along with Laser-strafer rifle. In jet fighter mode, it also packs a nose mounted [[proton missile]] launcher. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===The Transformers=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"...when did I join [[M.A.S.K.]]?"]] | [[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"...when did I join [[M.A.S.K.]]?"]] | ||
*'''Wheeljack / Turbo Racer''' ([[Action Master]] Autobot Vehicle, 1990) | *'''Wheeljack / Turbo Racer''' ([[Action Master]] Autobot Vehicle, 1990) | ||
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles | **''Accessories'': 2 missiles | ||
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}} | |||
:The Turbo Racer is a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts. In this form, another set of foot pegs is revealed behind the top-mounted | :The Turbo Racer is a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts. In this form, another set of foot pegs is revealed behind the top-mounted cannon, enabling a third Action Master figure to ride the vehicle as a gunner. When transformed, the cannon itself has a 3mm hole on top to mount any of the various handheld Action Master weaponry. | ||
:It came with the Action Master figure of [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Wheeljack]]. | :It came with the Action Master figure of [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Wheeljack]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on the Turbo Racer at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on the Turbo Racer at TFU.info]'' | ||
==Notes== | |||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Italian'': '''Super Turbo''' | |||
[[Category:Action Master vehicles]] | [[Category:Action Master vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:09, 20 October 2024
- The Turbo Racer is an Autobot Action Master vehicle from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Turbo Racer is the most versatile ground/air attack vehicle ever constructed. Wheeljack created it and is the vehicle's primary operator. In its car mode it boasts an energon-injected, liquid nitrogen-cooled engine, capable of accelerating the craft from 0 to 250 mph in just 3 seconds. It is armed with a rear-mounted cannon able to fire shrapnel and incendiary projectiles, along with Laser-strafer rifle. In jet fighter mode, it also packs a nose mounted proton missile launcher.
Commercial appearances
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Gutcruncher used his Stratotronic Jet to strafe the Turbo Racer, along with Sprocket's Attack Cruiser, as it emerged from a tunnel. Action Master vehicles commercial
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
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- Wheeljack / Turbo Racer (Action Master Autobot Vehicle, 1990)
- Accessories: 2 missiles
- Known designers: Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)
- The Turbo Racer is a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts. In this form, another set of foot pegs is revealed behind the top-mounted cannon, enabling a third Action Master figure to ride the vehicle as a gunner. When transformed, the cannon itself has a 3mm hole on top to mount any of the various handheld Action Master weaponry.
- It came with the Action Master figure of Wheeljack.
Notes
[edit]Foreign names
[edit]- Italian: Super Turbo
