Description:  Turbo Teen is a 1984 animated series about a teenager named Brett Matthews who, after crashing into a secret government lab, becomes fused with his sports car through a molecular beam accident. He can transform into the red convertible by getting hot (from things like heat or high-temperature food) and reverts to human form when he cools down (via cold temperatures or water). Together with his friends, Brett solves mysteries, often fighting against the villainous "Dark Rider" who is after the secret of his powers.

The accident: During a thunderstorm, Brett swerves his car off the road and into a secret government laboratory. He is struck by a molecular beam, which causes him and his car to become molecularly fused.

The transformation: Brett can turn into his car when he gets hot, and back into a human when he cools down. His body parts form the car's components, with his eyes becoming the headlights and his hands and feet becoming the tires.

The supporting cast: Brett's girlfriend Pattie, a freelance reporter, and his mechanic friend Alex (who calls him "TT"), along with his dog Rusty, help him on his adventures.

The villain: A recurring antagonist is the mysterious "Dark Rider," who drives a monster truck and wants to capture Brett to learn his secret.

The goal: A running subplot involves Brett and his friends searching for a way to reverse the transformation, with cold temperatures and water being key to turning him back into a human.

Cultural context: The show was produced by Ruby-Spears Productions and aired on ABC as part of its 1984 Saturday morning lineup, capitalizing on the popularity of the Transformers and Knight Rider franchises.