Cars might have been a film for kids but it boasted quite a star-studded cast. Who are the popular voices behind the heroes and heroines of Cars? Let’s find out…

Lightning McQueen

Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the story– he loves racing, the road, Radiator Springs, and of course, Sally Carrera. For a quick talker like McQueen, the best Hollywood star to play this role should be a quick talker too and that came in the form of Owen Wilson. Lightning McQueen might have been an unknown racer in the early parts of the movie but he sure did regain the fame he deserved when he saved the King from Chick Hick’s attack.

Mater

Mater is one of the oldest and most generous characters in Cars. Resembling the form of a tow-truck, this helpful, jolly soul is voiced by a fun-loving guy himself, Larry the Cable Guy. Larry is a popular comedian whose wit and humor gave Mater such a distinct personality. Mater became a well-received character and Pixar eventually gave him cartoon spin-offs of his own.

Doc Hudson

Most of the wisdom Lightning McQueen gains while in Radiator Springs comes from a veteran racer himself, Doc Hudson. Unknown to Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson is not just a doctor but he was once one of the best race cars to have ever lived, winning 3 Piston cups in his younger years. Doc Hudson’s personality of being wise and father-like came from veteran actor, Paul Newman.

Sally Carrera

Sally Carrera, unlike the other cars, is a luxury sports car. She is a 2002 model of a Porsche Carrera and this is definitely fitting for a modest lady as herself. She is voiced by Bonnie Hunt, an American actress and writer.