Sizzle

ALLEGIANCE: AUTOBOT
SUB-GROUP(S): SPARKABOT
FUNCTION: INTERCEPTOR
“Life in the fast lane is the only life worth living.”

First Appearance: Transformers 152
Significant Appearances: Transformers 152-153, 160-161, 164-171, 192-193

Sizzle lives a life in excess. Whether it’s driving, fighting or even refuelling, he’s never satisfied unless he’s pushed himself well over the limit. Before the Great War, Sizzle was part of Wheeljack’s Extreme Stunt Rally team. The two Autobots were rivals, always trying to out-do each other, pulling off the most spectacular of driving stunts. In his war-time function as an interceptor, Sizzle has compounded these skills to be the first line of defence against Decepticon attacks. He is beyond fearless, and his only rush in life is when he ploughs fender-first into a squadron of attacking Decepticons. And when there are no enemies to attack, Sizzle often finds himself in trouble with High Command for starting fights with his fellow Autobots.

Abilities: Sizzle transforms into an Earthen “hot rod” racing car and can reach speeds of 350 km/h. In this mode, his exhaust port can emit streams of flame up to a distance of 10 metres, ensuring that no one can get close to him. Sizzle’s hood and windshield is resistant to laser fire.

Weaknesses: Sizzle’s reckless nature leads him into dangerous situations, and, because he is always the first to arrive, they are usually more than he can handle. Since his modification into an Earth-styled vehicle, Sizzle requires his tyres changing more frequently than any other Autobot. This wouldn’t be a problem if he were more sensible, but Sizzle often ignores the need to replace his tyres and disables himself due to a shattered axel.