Rod "Torque" Redline : le super espion américain de Cars 2

Rod "Torque" Redline: The American super spy from Cars 2

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Mater's entire spy adventure stems from another agent's failed mission. Rod "Torque" Redline, a customized American muscle car, holds crucial information in Cars 2 about the World Grand Prix conspiracy. Spotted by his enemies, he urgently hides it under Mater's chassis, whom Finn McMissile and Holley then mistake for the American agent they were expecting. Captured and interrogated under Allinol, he is killed by Professor Zündapp with an electromagnetic pulse weapon. This profile details his role, his personality and his voicing by Bruce Campbell.

Summary

Introduction: Rod "Torque" Redline, the American Super Spy

In Cars 2, Rod "Torque" Redline is the American secret agent whose mission, despite himself, kicks off Mater's entire adventure.

📘 To learn about the British spy, also read Finn McMissile.

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Voiture Cars 2 Agent Secret Espion - Rod Torque Redline

Spy on a mission

Cars 2 Secret Agent Spy Car - Rod Torque Redline

Rod "Torque" Redline in secret agent attire: the spy muscle car ready for his next infiltration.

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Rod “Torque” Redline, a dark blue muscle car with a green stripe, seen from a front three-quarter angle in a dark room
Rod “Torque” Redline, the American secret agent whose mission unwittingly sets off Mater's whole spy adventure.

Who is Rod "Torque" Redline?

Rod "Torque" Redline is a customized American muscle car, a secret agent as composed as he is elegant. He holds crucial information about the World Grand Prix conspiracy.

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Official Cars 2 render of Rod “Torque” Redline, a customised blue muscle car with a dark green stripe, on a grey background
A customised American muscle car: blue bodywork, dark green stripe and chrome wheels, the silhouette of Rod in Cars 2.

His Role in Cars 2

Spotted by the enemies, Rod urgently hides his information under Mater's chassis. Finn and Holley then mistake Mater for the American agent they were supposed to meet. Captured, interrogated under Allinol, then killed by Professor Zündapp with an electromagnetic pulse weapon. His sacrifice nonetheless allows Finn, Holley, and Mater to uncover the plot.

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Rod Redline lifted off the ground by a mechanical claw in a dark warehouse
Captured by his enemies, Rod is held fast in a warehouse: this is where he will be interrogated under Allinol.

Rod's Personality

  • cool, charismatic, and courageous
  • experienced and determined agent
  • elegant, in the spirit of American spies
  • ready to sacrifice himself for his mission
Rod Redline at a three-quarter angle in front of lift doors, looking self-assured
Unflappable and elegant, Rod shows the calm of a seasoned agent, in the spirit of the American spies.

Fun Facts

  • Rod is voiced by Bruce Campbell in the original version
  • he is a customized American muscle car
  • he is the one who mistakenly transmits the information to Mater
  • he is captured, interrogated, and then killed by Professor Zündapp
Portrait of American actor Bruce Campbell, in a blue suit and pink bow tie
Bruce Campbell voices Rod “Torque” Redline in the original version. Photo: Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Summary Table

Element Detail
Car type Customized American muscle car
Role American secret agent
Key element Hides his info on Mater without his knowledge
Antagonist Professor Zündapp
Voice (VO) Bruce Campbell
Appearance Cars 2

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Rod Torque Redline in Cars?
    Rod "Torque" Redline is the American secret agent in Cars 2 whose mission launches Mater's entire adventure.
  • What kind of car is Rod Torque Redline?
    A customized American muscle car.
  • Who voices Rod in the original version?
    Rod is voiced by Bruce Campbell.
  • What is Rod's role in Cars 2?
    He hides his information on Mater before being captured and killed by Professor Zündapp, which triggers the spy mission.
Voiture Cars 2 - Damaged Rod Torque Redline

For discerning collectors

Cars 2 Car - Damaged Rod Torque Redline

"Damaged" version for purists: a dented Rod Torque, like after a very bad day of spying.

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