Rod "Torque" Redline from the June 24, 2011 Pixar movie Cars 2. Image:Pixar

Fans of the Pixar movie Cars have been waiting for a sequel to the hit 2006 movie since, well, immediately after leaving the theater! Gearheads (and their kids) can be rest assured that a sequel is coming, and in fact Cars 2 will hit theaters this summer on June 24.

The plot of the movie will be far different than the original though as this one will revolve around the World Grand Prix instead of the NASCAR circuit, and will involve secret-spy espionage as well. We have no idea how the two will be tied together, but we’re guessing that the genius minds from Pixar have it all figured out. The car you see his is Rod “Torque” Redline and is described as the “greatest American spy in the world!”

Since Rod is an American spy he’s all American muscle, but not one that you could ever pick up in the showroom. He appears to have the side profile of a new Dodge Challenger with the nose of a new Mustang. We have no idea why Pixar took that approach, but our best guess is that is has to do with that magic word, “licensing.” Rod is voiced by Bruce Campbell, the legendary star of the cult classic Army of Darkness.