19 Ultimate Lightning McQueen Quotes For 'Cars' Fans

Luca Demetriou
Dec 12, 2023 By Luca Demetriou
Originally Published on Feb 14, 2021
Disney Pixar feature film Cars 3 Racing Mania

Oh? So, you’re a ‘Cars’ fan. Well, then keep reading.

“Ka-Chow,” Oh, so not only are you a ‘cars’ fan, but you’re also a Lightning McQueen fan in life? Well, first get ready to feel something different because McQueen does create feelings in some that many others don’t understand.

'Cars' is a 2006 movie which is an American animated racing comedy produced by Pixar Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. On 26 May, 2006, 'Cars' premiered at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in North Carolina and got released in the United States on 9 June, 2006.

Positive reviews and commercial success helped the franchise to gross $462 million worldwide against a budget of $120 million. The targeted demographic for the 'cars' franchise was initially kids, but it got the youth and the older generations hooked on to it due to its comical notes.

Not only that, the film even got nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature.

Now isn’t that cool? Read on for quotes like "float like a cadillac sting like a Beamer and "grumpy old race car" that "eat losers for breakfast"!

Moreover, 'Cars' success helped it launch a new multimedia franchise and even a series of two sequels and two spin-offs in the 'Cars' world, starting with 'Cars 2' and 'Cars 3'.

Apart from all the other characters, one such name that was loved and cherished was Lightening McQueen. Now we all know that Lightning McQueen is a hotshot rookie race car who loves going faster than fast, and when he’s not racing, he’s spending leisure time in Radiator Springs with his BFF, Mater.

So, get ready to Ka-Chow yourself out of excitement because we have laid down 15 Ultimate Lightning McQueen quotes just for you to delve into.

If you like this article, check our articles on 'Cars' quotes and 'Cars 3' quotes as you finish with this one.
 

Iconic Lightning McQueen Quotes

Lightning McQueen quotes 'Cars 3' are regarded as some of the funniest and interesting one's in the history of the series. Here are some of the best 'Cars 3' quotes from Lightning McQueen including funny driving quote.

1. “Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, forty-two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Breakfast? Maybe I should have had breakfast? Brekkie could be good for me. No, no, no, focus. Speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am Lightning..”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

2. “Ka-Chow!”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

3. “Uahh! I hate rusty cars. This is not good for my image.”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

4. “I think The King should finish his last race.”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

5. “I'm serious! He's won three Piston Cups!

- Lightning McQueen'Cars'.

Best Lightning McQueen Quotes

The story of the movies, 'Cars', 'Cars 2', and  'Cars 3' is based in the fictional town of Radiator Springs. Apart from Lightening McQueen’s famous cars movie quote, "Ka-Chow", here are a few other famous cars quotes Lightning McQueen.

6. “In your dreams, Thunder.”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

7. “[spits out fuel] He did what in his cup?”

- Mater, 'Cars'.

8. “Lightning McQueen: I’m a precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics.

Mater: You hurt your what?”

- 'Cars'.

9. “Doc Hudson: I’ll put it simple: if you’re going hard enough left, you’ll find yourself turning right.

Lightning McQueen: Oh, right. That makes perfect sense. Turn right to go left. Yes, thank you! Or

should I say No, thank you, because in Opposite World, maybe that really means thank you.”

- 'Cars'.

10. “I create feelings in others that they themselves don’t understand.”

- Lightning McQueen

11. “How could a car like you quit at the top of your game?”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

12. “Don’t leave me here! I’m in hillbilly hell! My IQ’s dropping by the second! I’m becoming one of them!”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

13. “Doc, hold it! Seriously, your driving’s incredible!”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

14. “: Float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer.”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

15. “Officer, talk to me, babe. How long is this going to take? I got to get to California, pronto.”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

16. “Yeah, your job’s pretty easy today. All you gotta do is stand there and let me look at ya. Let’s just cut to the chase. You, me, dinner. Ka-chow!”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

17. “This grumpy old race car I know once told me something, ‘It’s an empty cup.’”

- Lightning McQueen, 'Cars'.

18. “Lightning: You know her?!

Mater: She’s my fiancee.

Lightning: What!?

Mater: Ha Ha! Just kiddin’! She just likes me for my body.”

- 'Cars'.

19. “Lizzie: You keep talkin’ to yourself, people will start thinking you’re crazy.

Lightning: Thanks for the tip!

Lizzie: I wasn’t talking to you!”

- 'Cars'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Lightning McQueen quotes then why not take a look at 'Trolls' quotes, or 'Bee Movie' quotes.

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Written by Luca Demetriou

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice

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Luca DemetriouBachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice

Experienced in writing and sub-editing, Luca holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and Drama from the University of Birmingham, where he served as the culture editor at Redbrick Paper. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Performance: Design and Practice at the University of the Arts in London, showcasing his passion for the arts, performance, and history. With a keen interest in traveling, Luca enjoys exploring new cultures and experiencing diverse perspectives.

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