Holy sticker shock, Batman!
Warner Bros. is giving comic book fans the chance to buy their own customized version of the Batmobile – but they’ll require a lot of deep pockets.
Replicas of the Caped Crusader’s pride and joy – seen in Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy – are being manufactured at a whopping $2,990,000 per tank.
Only ten lucky, pre-approved collectors will get the chance to take a ride in this famous car.
A wild publicity stunt has been revealed as fans celebrate the superhero’s 85th anniversary.
“Mr. Wayne is currently inviting automotive enthusiasts and superfans to put their hat – or mask – in the ring, an announcement On “Wayne Enterprises”-branded websiteWho sells and reads other expensive Gotham related paraphernalia.
Officially called “The Tumbler,” it’s a recreation of the beloved ride that was piloted by Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne Take on Heath Ledger’s Joker “The Dark Knight” in 2008. there is a chase scene Often considered one of the most iconic in cinema,
“The exterior of each Tumbler will look exactly as they were seen in the Dark Knight Trilogy,” said Robert Oberschlepp, head of global consumer products for Warner Bros. Discovery. Told Architectural Digest,
“However, the interiors are being custom-built to each owner’s specifications. Each vehicle’s driver seat, steering wheel, pedals and more will be custom made.
Some notable standard inclusions are both a “simulated gun turret” and “jet engine simulation” for each of the 5,511-pound Batmobiles.
The latter is a fire-less, driver-safe version of the flame-fueled afterburner shown on screen, notably as Wayne Rushed to save Rachel Dawes’ life In 2005’s “Batman Begins.”
Built by stunt car specialists Action Vehicle Engineering, the Batmobiles are made from armour-worthy materials including aeronautical steel, Kevlar and carbon fibre.
The original Batmobile model from the three films was made of parts from cars, boats, and airplanes.
Alas, the entire craft isn’t street legal, according to the Digest.
These ten entertainments, which include a “Smoke Screen Delivery System” and other “advanced software upgrades”, aren’t skimping on speed either.
They each have a 525 horsepower and 6.2 liter Chevrolet built engine.
Once applications are approved after careful consideration, the Batmobile will be delivered 15 months after receipt of deposit.
And, as Batman would ask Morgan Freeman’s Lucius Fox – yes, it comes in black.
