In Pixar’s Cars 2, the race city Porto Corso is located in Italy.
Porto Corso hosts the second event of the World Grand Prix. It is a fictional coastal city designed with Italian architecture, Mediterranean scenery, and roads that allow the film to stage a dramatic international race. The location follows the Tokyo opening race and comes before the final event in London.
The name and visual design evoke Italy’s coastal towns, although Porto Corso itself is not a real city. This is an important distinction because Cars 2 mixes recognizable countries and landmarks with invented locations created for the story.
Porto Corso is also where the film’s global competition continues to intersect with its spy plot. Mater’s undercover activities and the conspiracy surrounding Allinol unfold alongside the racing action. The city is therefore both a sporting venue and a major setting for the film’s international adventure.