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:''The Turbo Racer is an [[Autobot]] [[Action Master]] vehicle from the [[ | :''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|right|upright=1.67|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. | ||
==Commercial appearances== | ==Commercial appearances== | ||
[[ | [[File:Wheeljack turbo racer and sprocket attack cruiser.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]] | ||
[[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] used his [[Stratotronic Jet]] to strafe the Turbo Racer, along with [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]]'s [[Attack Cruiser]], as it emerged from a tunnel. {{storylink|Commercial|Commercial}} | [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] used his [[Stratotronic Jet]] to strafe the Turbo Racer, along with [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]]'s [[Attack Cruiser]], as it emerged from a tunnel. {{storylink|Commercial|Commercial}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[ | [[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"...when did I join M.A.S.K.?"]] | ||
*'''Turbo Racer''' ([[Action Master]] Autobot Vehicle, 1990) | *'''Turbo Racer''' ([[Action Master]] Autobot Vehicle, 1990) | ||
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles | **''Accessories'': 2 missiles | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 20 January 2015
- 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
Gutcruncher used his Stratotronic Jet to strafe the Turbo Racer, along with Sprocket's Attack Cruiser, as it emerged from a tunnel. Commercial
Toys
Generation 1
- Turbo Racer (Action Master Autobot Vehicle, 1990)
- Accessories: 2 missiles
- 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 blaster, enabling a third Action Master figure to ride the vehicle as a gunner.
- It came with the Action Master figure of Wheeljack.
