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Cars: Fast As Lightning

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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#

Watch on YouTube

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".

Resources#

Footage#