Barry DePedal : Le pilote Next-Gen RPM N°64 de Cars 3

Barry DePedal: The Next-Gen RPM Driver #64 from Cars 3

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RPM's number 64 has passed through three racers since the first film. A Next-Gen racer in Cars 3 (2017), Barry DePedal inherits the number from Bruce Miller, himself the successor to Winford Bradford Rutherford in Cars (2006). Indigo livery with orange accents, Lightyear tires and a shortened rear spoiler: everything signals the technological generation shaking up the veterans. He runs in the pack during the Florida 500 without a single line of dialogue. This profile details his design, the RPM continuity and his Mattel 1:55 die-cast.

Summary

Barry DePedal is a Next-Gen racer sponsored by RPM in Cars 3 (2017). Bearing number 64, he embodies the new generation of racers who are shaking up the Piston Cup and taking over from the iconic old stock cars.

📰 Read (Next-Gen): Ryan “Inside” Laney.

A New Generation Racer

📘 To place this character in the film, (re)read the full story of Cars 3.

Barry DePedal is one of the Next-Gen Racers who succeed the veterans. He replaces Bruce Miller (RPM stock car racer) at no. 64. Although this transition is not shown on screen, it is confirmed by the official number continuity and Mattel merchandise from Cars 3.

Lightning McQueen, a red race car, runs side by side with a black Next-Gen racer ahead of a pack of modern cars in a packed stadium
The Next-Gen racers arrive in the Piston Cup and unsettle veterans like Lightning McQueen: this is the wave Barry DePedal joins.

Design and Appearance

His visual design perfectly reflects the technological spirit of the Next-Gen generation:

  • Main colors: indigo/dark blue with orange and yellow accents for contrast;
  • Number 64 in orange on the sides and roof;
  • RPM logo clearly visible on the hood, doors, and spoiler;
  • Lightyear tires and shortened rear spoiler, typical of Next-Gen models.
Barry DePedal from a front three-quarter angle: indigo body, orange band on the hood marked RPM, orange number 64 on the side and Lightyear tyres
Indigo livery, orange accents, RPM logo on the hood and number 64 on the side: Barry DePedal's visual signature.

🧥 Barry DePedal never takes off his indigo livery with orange accents between two races; our Cars jackets put that same contrast on your shoulders and go back on the coat hook at night.

Technical Specifications

Like most Next-Gen cars, Barry DePedal benefits from several technological innovations:

  • Reduced weight for better acceleration;
  • Optimized aerodynamics with sleek lines and a stiffer chassis;
  • Reinforced suspension and high-performance tires offering superior stability.

The numerical values (maximum speed, engine power, etc.) published on certain websites do not come from official Pixar sources and should not be considered canonical.

📰 In the same Next-Gen wave: Dan Carcia (Gask-Its #80).

A line of Next-Gen racers with smooth, streamlined bodies running in formation on the oval in front of the grandstands
Smoothed bodies and clean lines: aerodynamics is the Next-Gen generation's main asset.

Role in Cars 3

Barry DePedal appears in the Next-Gen pack during the Florida 500, the final race of the film. Even without dialogue, he participates in the staging of the new guard and symbolizes the technological dominance of the new generation over veterans like Lightning McQueen.

🛋️ Barry DePedal does not say a word during the whole Florida 500: settle in under one of our Cars blankets and replay the final race until you spot him in the middle of the pack.

Barry DePedal, an indigo car with orange accents, leads a group of Next-Gen racers past the wall painted with Florida 500
Barry DePedal runs in the heart of the pack during the Florida 500, the final race of Cars 3.

RPM Continuity

The sponsor RPM (fictional brand of Nighttime Backfire Suppressant, whose acronym is a nod to "Revolutions Per Minute" according to the Pixar Cars Wiki) has been present since the first film, and its number 64 spans generations:

  • Winford Bradford Rutherford – Cars (2006);
  • Bruce Miller – Cars 3 (beginning of the film, stock car);
  • Barry DePedal – Cars 3 (Next-Gen).

This continuity demonstrates Pixar's desire to preserve iconic brands while introducing modernized drivers.

📰 Another Next-Gen to discover: Aaron Clocker (Re-Volting #48).

Yellow race car sponsored by RPM, with the words Nighttime Backfire Suppressant on the hood, wheel to wheel with a green car
Winford Bradford Rutherford, the first to carry the No. 64 RPM in Cars (2006): the slogan “Nighttime Backfire Suppressant” appears on his hood.

Mattel 1:55 Die-Cast

Barry DePedal has been reproduced by Mattel in a 1:55 die-cast version. His miniature features the indigo/orange livery, number 64, and the faithfully reproduced RPM logo. Several editions exist, particularly in the Next-Gen Racers series, some of which have become sought after by collectors.

Mattel Disney Pixar Cars blister pack holding two miniatures, a green one named Eric Braker and an indigo and orange one named Barry DePedal
The Mattel miniature of Barry DePedal, sold here in a two-pack with Eric Braker.

🖼️ Mattel squeezed the indigo/orange livery, number 64 and the RPM logo into a 1:55 die-cast; on your wall, our Cars posters and prints go the other way round and can be seen from across the room.

Why Fans Love Him

  • He perpetuates the RPM legacy across three generations of drivers.
  • His contrasting and modern design makes him one of the most successful Next-Gen racers.
  • He completes the Next-Gen grid alongside Jackson Storm, Tim Treadless, and Aaron Clocker.
Next-Gen racers lined up two by two on the starting grid of an oval, full grandstands in the background
Barry DePedal belongs to this Next-Gen grid that fills the ranks of the Piston Cup in Cars 3.

Summary Table

Element Verified Data
Name Barry DePedal
Number 64
Team / Sponsor RPM (fictional brand; acronym referencing "Revolutions Per Minute" according to the wiki)
Type Next-Gen Racer
Appearance Cars 3 (2017)
Replaced Bruce Miller (RPM stock car)
On-screen role Presence in the pack, no dialogue
Notable race Florida 500
Official toy Mattel 1:55 Die-Cast (Cars 3 series)

FAQ

  • Does Barry DePedal speak in the film?
    No, he has no lines in Cars 3.
  • Is he an RPM driver?
    Yes, the RPM logo clearly appears on his bodywork.
  • Does he replace Bruce Miller?
    Yes, he takes over number 64 and the RPM sponsor.
  • Does he appear in other films?
    No, only in Cars 3.

Conclusion

Barry DePedal, Next-Gen RPM driver #64, symbolizes the modernization of the Piston Cup in Cars 3. Through his sleek design and his belonging to the RPM driver lineage, he illustrates the passing of the torch between generations and the rise of technological power that redefines motor racing in the Cars universe.

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