Dead End is a Decepticon who transforms between his robot mode and his car (Porsche 928) mode.  Although Warrior is his role he is vain, pessimistic and not easily motivated to fight in the Transformers' war (according to his Tech Spec). 

Dead End belongs to a group called Stunticons named so because of their ability to perform stunts (which are sometimes dangerous to others) while in vehicle form.  He along with his four fellow Stunticons (Motormaster, Drag Strip, Wildrider and Breakdown) combine to form Menasor the Super Warrior, Dead End taking the position of his arm or leg.

The Generation 1 Dead End, along with the other Generation 1 Stunticons, were released individually in 1986.  They were also available together in the Menasor giftset during the same year.