The 1960s Batmobile was built from a Lincoln Futura, a concept car at the time. The 1989 Batman film actually utilized the chassis of a Chevy Impala, while the Tumbler from Christopher Nolan's trilogy used a chassis from a P-38 Lightning plane. The men and women who built these magnificent cars used many different methods to do so, oftentimes repurposing parts from other cars. Needing to actually perform, not just as a vehicle but as a set piece, these cars are nothing short of marvels. The Batmobiles used in the live-action versions of Batman have been just as impressive as their comic book counterparts. Even the cars Batman has used that resemble regular vehicles have made a stamp on the history of the Batmobile. While there are dozens of different Batmobiles, each one maintains its own sense of uniqueness. Some of the most memorable, unique Batmobiles includes Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns tank, Batman: Cataclysm ’s monster truck, Batman Reborn: The Domino Effect ’s flying/amphibious Batmobile, and Legends of the Dark Knight: Legends of the Dark Mite ’s long, train-like Batmobile. Even though some of these cars have only been used or seen in Elseworld’s stories (and are therefore not a part of the official Caped Crusader's canon), they all still left their mark on the Batman mythos. Regardless of each one’s popularity, bat-emblems, or efficiency, they are all an integral entry in the vehicle's storied history.
In the pages of Batman comics over the years, the Batmobile's design has varied drastically, from concept cars to sports cars, with a few tanks thrown in for good measure. On top of all of this, the engines were turbocharged and beefed up even more than before.
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There were also modifications made to the wheels, panels, and windows of the car, making it virtually impervious to bullets.
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While the Batmobile from the infamously campy Adam West series had its share of fun gadgetry, this newer version added a remote control ability that would allow Batman to man the car from afar. The changes made to the Batmobile weren’t just cosmetic in nature there were also additions made in the form of gadgetry and safety. This was of course in the form of the black and grey coupe Batmobile with a giant bat’s head on the grill of the car. It wasn’t until 1968 when the comics reinvented Batman as the “Dark” Knight he was that they began adopting a more bat-centric design and a sleeker look. While the 1960s television model was used not just on-screen but in comics, this version was still not very bat-inspired. The bat motif has been changed from a small hood ornament to an overall theme: the body is now painted black (or dark blue) with a battering ram shaped like a bat head, scalloped fenders like the tail or feet of a bat, and a single fin on the roof like bat wings raised to the pinnacle of an upstroke.1968 was a year of major change for the Batmobile. Unlike that car, it has fender skirts to protect the tires and small windows and armored body panels to protect Batman & Robin. The result was a combination of speed, style, and brute force that continues to influence Batmobile designs today.Īs with the previous Batmobile, it features a supercharged engine capable of quick accelleration and sustained high speeds. The design was created nearly whole cloth, with only a passing resemblance to real cars of the time. Animated: Superfriends/Challenge of the SuperfriendsĪ few months after Bill Finger coined the term "Batmobile," artist Jerry Robinson drew what would be come the first definitive design of the car.Justice League: The New Frontier Special.1996 Black & White "Black & White World".1996 Black & White "The Devil's Children".1993 Batman: Two Face Strikes Twice Book 2.1993 Batman: Two Face Strikes Twice Book 1.1968 The Batman/Superman Adventure Hour.