Introducing Mirage, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 The movie is set in 1994 and so naturally Paramount Pictures needed an iconic automotive hero from 1990s – one that could authentically support the main characters in their mission to save the world.

Was Mirage always a Porsche?

Unlike the previous version of Mirage who was a Ferrari 458, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Mirage is a Porsche, raising some questions about the change. Even Mirage's original G1 design was a Ligier JS11 Formula 1 race car, with Mirage's Porsche design being completely new.

Is Mirage a Porsche or Ferrari?

Mirage was originally envisioned as a Ferrari by the filmmakers. Initially, they considered making him a Lamborghini but ultimately decided to go with a Porsche 911.

Why did they change Mirage in Transformers?

"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" director Steven Caple Jr. said that he made "costly" but worthwhile changes to the scene-stealing Autobot Mirage to better fit Pete Davidson after being blown away by his audition.

Why is Megan Fox replaced in Transformers?

Megan Fox left the Transformers franchise before "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" due to controversial comments she made in a 2009 interview. The fallout from Fox's comments affected her career, leading to fewer high-profile projects and a lighter workload.

Discover Mirage, the Porsche 911 from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Why was Shiloh not in Transformers?

Shia LeBeouf left the Transformers franchise because he felt the movies lacked purpose and were irrelevant compared to more grounded stories. The franchise has moved on from LeBeouf's departure and has found success with other actors and spinoff movies.

Which transformer was a Porsche?

1 What Porsche car plays the role of Mirage in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts? In the new movie, Porsche sees one of its most iconic models – the 911 Carrera RS 3.8 – take on the character of Mirage. Mirage is an Autobot, an alien-robot that can transform into a car, joining in the battle to help save the earth.

Why was Mirage called Dino?

Mirage is called "Dino" in the film due to Ferrari's request as Mattel, Hasbro's competitor, had an exclusive license for Ferrari toys & thus didn't want their product labelling the name of Hasbro toy's trademark, explaining the reason why he never got a toy figure with the release of Dark of the Moon toyline.

Why was the Mirage discontinued?

Context: In addition to vehicles getting bigger, a number of other factors have contributed to cheap rides going away: Rising commodity costs. Higher labor costs. Shortages of parts leading automakers to prioritize assembly of bigger, more profitable vehicles.

Which Porsche to stay away from?

Early Porsche 911s

While recent models of the Porsche 911 are in high demand, Saari suggested staying away from earlier models — those built around 1969 or earlier — due to their array of shortcomings.

What type of Porsche is Mirage?

Mirage takes the form of the classic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 (964) as its car-form, joining the forces of the Transformers for the epic battle in the film.

Why is Jazz not in rise of the beasts?

It was eventually decided that Bumblebee and Rise of the Beasts were in a separate continuity, however, meaning that this would have been a new version of Jazz, anyway. For as divergent as this take on Mirage was, it was also his most prolific incarnation ever.

Why Mirage and not Jazz?

Since it's unlikely that the movie would use the same car as the disguise for two different Autobots, chances are Jazz won't be in the movie in any capacity. In fact, it's possible that Mirage is taking Jazz's place in the Transformers story.

What year Porsche was Mirage?

Only 55 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8s were built as a one-off homologation special for the 3.8 RSR racecar, and the model has sold for more than $1.5 million at auction. So replicas had to be built for the movie.

Which transformer was a Lamborghini?

Sideswipe was one of the first Transformers to be released. Because they were both Lamborghinis, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were characterized as fraternal twins.

Which transformer was a BMW?

Meet Antimon, a Transformer made from a BMW 3 series model.

Which transformer was a Ferrari?

Francesco Quinn as Dino / Mirage: The Autobot spy who transforms into a red 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Why did Optimus not revive Jazz?

Perhaps overburdened with grief and the weight of leadership, Optimus Prime simply didn't think to use the AllSpark to revive his fallen friend. But earlier interactions in Transformers may point to a consistent moral ethic which explains why reviving Jazz was not a priority for Optimus Prime.

Who does Megatron rip in half?

Back in the film, Jazz engages Megatron, defying him to the end, but is overwhelmed by the Decepticon, and Jazz was caught in his grip, asking the Decepticon, "You want a piece of me?". Megatron responded "No, I want TWO!", ripping Jazz in half and killing him.

Why did Transformers get rid of Sam?

It Was The Actor's Choice

LaBeouf felt the character of Sam Witwicky had run his course, and with Sam's narrative over, he would only grow stale if he returned. He even explained repeatedly in interviews that he didn't think "there's anywhere to take it with Sam" after the third movie (via The Guardian).

Why did Josh Duhamel leave Transformers?

I think that it has to do with the fact that there's a military element throughout, and the one that I wasn't in there wasn't a military element, so there was no need for my character. So I'd say that's the biggest reason. I work really well with Michael. I really like him; he likes me.