This page details pre-release information and/or media for Cars: Fast As Lightning.
E3 2014#
General differences#
- McQueen's wheel was not yet present on the loading screen.
- Lightning McQueen's texture is different, using graphics taken from other sources; this is most noticeable with his number 95.
- The character track textures display their full names.
- The sounds for gaining XP and drift boost during races are completely different.
- The characters have completely different animations, with the exception of Chick Hicks.
- Bob Cutlass and Darrell Cartrip are present throughout the game, whereas in the final game, they would only be visible during races.
- In the cutscene that plays after winning a race, there are fireworks that were later removed.
- In the race win and loss cutscenes, the characters clip through the HUD.
- Throughout the gameplay, the player is shown carrying over a million coins, indicating that the game was being tested.
Chinese New Year Trailer#
General differences#
- The "Speed Demon" paintjob for Lightning McQueen features the World Grand Prix logo, which would later be completely removed.
- The render of McQueen used at the end of the trailer shows a different "95".