Wheeljack

Wheeljack

Wheeljack by Dreamwave Productions
Autobot
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Sub-group	Autobot Cars, Lightning Strike Coalition, Action Masters, Spy Changers
Function	Mechanical Engineer
Rank	8
Motto	"Never do what your enemy expects you to do."
Alternate modes	Cybertronian hover van 1976 Lancia Stratos Turbo 1987 Porsche 962 2006 Ford Mustang GT
Series	Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Alternators Transformers: Universe Transformers: Generations Transformers: United
English voice actor	Chris Latta (Television series) Christopher Swindle (Transformers: Devastation)
Japanese voice actor	Osamu Saka (Television series) Katsumi Suzuki ("Day of the Machines") Jun Fukushima (Q Transformers: Mystery of Convoy)

Wheeljack

Shattered Glass Wheeljack
Autobot
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Sub-group	Convention exclusives, Deluxe vehicles
Alternate modes	Car
Series	Transformers: Timelines

Wheeljack

A close up of Wheeljack from his debut appearance in "Con Job".
Autobot
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Sub-group	Wreckers, Team Prime, Deluxe Vehicles, Cyberverse Legion
Function	Warrior, Mechanic
Rank	6
Partner	Bulkhead, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Ultra Magnus, Arcee,
Motto	Let's get this party started.
Alternate modes	Lancia Stratos
Series	Transformers: Prime
English voice actor	James Horan

Wheeljack is the name of several robot vehicles in the Transformers franchise.

Wheeljack is the mechanical engineer and scientist of the Autobots in the Transformers television and comic series based on the popular toy line produced by Takara and Hasbro. His vehicle mode is a Lancia Stratos Turbo 5 rally car sporting Alitalia livery. Note that car #539 is the only surviving Lancia Stratos Turbo, only two were ever built by Lancia (compared to the rest which feature a different bodyshell).

Wheeljack is described as the mad scientist of the Autobot forces as he is always inventing new weapons and gadgets. These weapons and gadgets, while derived from the desire to benefit the Autobot cause, often bring great danger and introduce unpredictable elements into critical situations. He is the most accomplished driver (while in car mode) among the Autobots and enjoys displaying his skill level through various road stunts. Wheeljack possesses the ability to fly for relatively short distances (800 miles) using solid-fuel rockets in his arms. From his shoulder mounted cannons, Wheeljack can shoot magnetic inducer, shrapnel-needle, and gyro-inhibitor shells which can disrupt a target's sense of balance. He is often his own worst enemy due to the explosive and potentially damaging nature of his experiments.

Wheeljack was one of the favorite Autobots of IGN.

Wheeljack, who was voiced by Chris Latta, was the first Transformer ever shown in the Generation 1 cartoon series. Also, he is one of the few Cybertronian vehicle forms shown - in his case, a boxy van-like vehicle. His robot form is distinguished by large bulbs on either side of his head that light up when he speaks. In most episodes, he was seldom seen at the front lines in battle - but he was often fundamental to the plot. He, and the Autobot medic Ratchet (occasionally in cooperation with the human Sparkplug Witwicky), were often shown working together creating various devices, weaponry, and even additional Autobots. Often, these devices were sought and sometimes obtained by the Decepticons and used against the Autobots. In the episode "The Immobilizer", he created a device capable of "immobilizing" anything and Decepticon forces were able to capture and use the device against the Autobots.