Autobot Cars

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Autobot Cars are a subgroup in the Generation 1 continuity family.

Autobot Cars are a subgroup of Autobots. They transform into cars, except when they turn into trucks. They are larger than Mini Autobots. This designation was used primarily in reference to the toyline, and was not reflected as an official subgroup within the comics or animation.

Japanese name: Autobot

Members include:

1984 releases

• Bluestreak - Gunner
• Hound - Scout
• Ironhide - Security
• Jazz - Special Operations
• Mirage - Spy
• Optimus Prime - Commander (Japanese released only)^[1]
• Prowl - Military Strategist and Analyst
• Ratchet - Medic
• Sideswipe - Warrior
• Sunstreaker - Warrior
• Trailbreaker - Defensive Stratagist
• Wheeljack - Mechanical Engineer

1985 releases

• Grapple - Architect
• Hoist - Maintenance
• Inferno - Search and Rescue
• Red Alert - Security Director
• Skids-Theoretician
• Smokescreen - Diversionary Tactician
• Tracks - Warrior

1986 releases

• Blurr - Data Courier
• Hot Rod - Cavalier
• Kup - Warrior

[edit] Trivia

• The original pre-1986 Autobot Cars were called Car Robots when they originated in the Japanese Diaclone toyline.

[edit] Reference

1. ↑ The Booklet from TV Magazine