Luigi : le passionné de Ferrari de Radiator Springs

Luigi: Radiator Springs' resident Ferrari fan

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His dream fits in one sentence: seeing a real Ferrari stop at his shop. Luigi is a yellow 1959 Fiat 500 who runs Luigi's Casa Della Tires in Radiator Springs, recognizable by its leaning tower of tires, a nod to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. His passion finds its reward in Cars 1, when a real Ferrari stops by his shop on Lightning McQueen's recommendation. With Guido, he makes up Lightning McQueen's pit crew and the saga's Italian comic duo. This profile details his model, his business and his original voice, that of Tony Shalhoub.

Summary

Introduction: Luigi, the Italian Soul of Radiator Springs

A classic Fiat 500, the model Luigi is based on
A Fiat 500 (Nuova 500), Luigi's model. Photo: Böhringer Friedrich, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.

In the world of Cars, Luigi is Radiator Springs' lively tire salesman, a Ferrari enthusiast, and proud of his Italian heritage. With his melodic accent and overflowing enthusiasm, he brings humor and warmth to the small town.

🧦 Luigi, Radiator Springs' lively tire salesman, never wears anything but wheels; your feet, on the other hand, would much rather slip into our Cars socks.

📘 To discover his loyal assistant, also read Guido.

Yellow Cars Car from Radiator Springs - Luigi the Italian

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Yellow Cars Car from Radiator Springs - Luigi the Italian

Luigi in sun-yellow diecast: the biggest Ferrari fan finally gets his place in your collection.

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Who is Luigi?

Luigi is a small, yellow 1959 Fiat 500, an icon of Italian automobiles. He runs the tire shop Luigi's Casa Della Tires, famous for its "leaning tower of tires" (a nod to the Leaning Tower of Pisa).

🏁 A neighbor and friend to the other residents, he fully participates in the life of Radiator Springs.

The storefront of Luigi's Casa Della Tires in Radiator Springs, its tall leaning tower of tires, Luigi the yellow Fiat 500 and Guido the little blue forklift out on the road.
Luigi's Casa Della Tires and its leaning tower of tires, a nod to the Leaning Tower of Pisa: Luigi's shop on the main street of Radiator Springs.

A Burning Passion for Ferraris

Luigi has an unconditional love for Ferraris. His dream: to one day see a real Ferrari stop at his shop. This passion is at the heart of one of the most moving moments in Cars 1, when a real Ferrari pulls up to his shop on Lightning McQueen's recommendation, finally making Luigi's dream come true.

📌 Luigi had to wait until Cars 1 to see a real Ferrari pull up at his shop; your own passion already fits on a jacket lapel, thanks to our Cars pins.

Inside the tire shop with its polished wooden floor, Guido and Luigi gaping at a red Ferrari sports car.
Luigi's dream comes true in Cars 1: a real Ferrari finally pulls into his shop, on Lightning McQueen's recommendation.

Luigi and Guido, the Pit Crew

With his assistant Guido, Luigi becomes an essential part of Lightning McQueen's pit crew. The Italian duo performs spectacular pit stops, with Guido setting tire-changing speed records.

Luigi and Guido side by side in the pit lane, in front of a stack of racing tires and Dinoco cans, with the packed grandstands in the background.
At the track, Luigi and Guido make up Lightning McQueen's pit crew, with Guido on tire changes.

Luigi's Personality

  • enthusiastic and expressive, always driven by passion
  • proud of his Italian culture and expertise
  • loyal to his friends and his town
  • possesses a humor stemming from his excessive temperament
Luigi and Guido, all smiles, on the main street of Radiator Springs, in front of the “Luigi's Casa Della Tires” sign and its “Sale” poster.
Enthusiastic and expressive, Luigi never hides his good mood, especially when Guido is at his side.

Anecdotes

  • Luigi is voiced in the original version by Tony Shalhoub
  • his shop, Casa Della Tires, features a "leaning tower of tires" inspired by the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • he and Guido form the Italian comedic duo of the saga
  • his Fiat 500 is one of the most recognizable models in Radiator Springs
Actor Tony Shalhoub, in a gray suit, smiling next to Brooke Adams in front of the Tribeca Festival photo wall.
Tony Shalhoub, seen here at the Tribeca Festival, is the original voice of Luigi. Photo: CaseyJNewell, CC BY-SA 4.0.

🪙 At Casa Della Tires, the tires stack up into a tower that nods to the Leaning Tower of Pisa; at your place, it's the coins that stack up inside a Cars piggy bank.

Summary Table

Element Detail
Car type Fiat 500 (1959)
Color Yellow
Business Luigi's Casa Della Tires
Passion Ferraris
Assistant Guido
VO Voice Tony Shalhoub
Appearances Cars 1, 2, 3

Also read: the real car that inspired Luigi — and all the other Cars characters.

Also read: all the residents of Radiator Springs.

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Luigi in Cars?
    Luigi is a yellow 1959 Fiat 500, Radiator Springs' tire salesman and Ferrari enthusiast.
  • What is Luigi's shop?
    Luigi runs Luigi's Casa Della Tires, a tire shop recognizable by its "leaning tower of tires."
  • Who voices Luigi in the original version?
    Luigi is voiced by actor Tony Shalhoub.
  • Who is Luigi's assistant?
    His assistant is Guido, a small forklift who only speaks Italian.
Cars Luigi and Guido Poster

Poster Duo

Cars Luigi and Guido Poster

The two Italians of Radiator Springs on a poster: the dolce vita is displayed on the wall, tires included.

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