What is the name of the 1970 Plymouth Superbird character in Cars?

The 1970 Plymouth Superbird character in Cars is Strip Weathers.

Strip Weathers, better known by his nickname “The King,” is the legendary Dinoco-sponsored racer voiced by Richard Petty. He is portrayed as a calm, highly respected veteran and a multiple-time Piston Cup champion. His experience contrasts with Lightning McQueen’s early arrogance and helps establish the older racer as a mentor figure.

The character’s design is based on the real 1970 Plymouth Superbird, an aerodynamic Plymouth Road Runner variant created for NASCAR competition. Its most dramatic features were the pointed nose cone, concealed headlights and enormous rear wing. The real car was produced for only one model year, making it an especially distinctive choice for Pixar’s veteran champion.

Viewers sometimes confuse Strip Weathers with Doc Hudson because both are older, revered racers. Doc is based on a 1951 Hudson Hornet, while The King is the blue-and-white Superbird. Chick Hicks is another rival racer, not the Dinoco champion.