The Batmobile is the fictional car driven by the superhero Batman. Housed in the Batcave, which it accesses through a hidden entrance, the Batmobile is both a heavily armored tactical assault vehicle and a personalized custom-built pursuit and capture vehicle that is used by Batman in his fight against crime. Using the latest civilian performance technology, coupled with prototype military-grade hardware—most of which was developed by Wayne Enterprises—Batman creates an imposing hybrid monster to prowl the streets of Gotham City.
This particular model was designed by conceptual illustrator Julian Caldow who also designed the Batwing. The body of the car was sculpted by Keith Short in collaboration with Eddie Butler. It was long, low and sleek, and was built on a Chevrolet Impala chassis. The back of the Batmobile resembles the back of the Fiat Turbina, which was a gas-turbine concept from the 1950s.
Technical specifications :
- Length: 260.7 in
- Width: 94.4 in
- Height: 51.2 in
- Wheelbase: 141.0 in
- Wheels: Cast alloy, 15 × 6.5
- Tires: High aspect L60-15
- Acceleration: 0–60 in 3.7 seconds
- Maximum Top Speed: 530 km/h with jet booster
- Maximum Turn Speed: 72 km/h with grappling hook
- Maximum Jump Distance: 7,270 feet (2,220 m)
- Engine: 10,000 Horsepower Jet Turbine
- Fuel: High octane; 97% special (gasoline paraffin mixture)
- Torque: 1750 lbf.ft at 98.7% ROS
- Launchers: Side-mounted grappling hook
