Over the decades, the design style of Batman’s car has changed dramatically from souped up Corvette to armored tank. It’s meant to intimidate.” Photo Credit: Warner Bros. As Chinlund told GQ, “The purpose of the car, for me, was to be like a creature in a horror film. The Batmobile has to reflect the Batman, and so, the newest, matte black James Chinlund-designed version is built on a 1969 Dodge Charger base and was prtially inspired by Stephen King’s Christine. There’s a lot more gadgets, more bat paraphernalia, and of course, it’s mostly black.
Illustration Credit: DC Comicsīy the time we meet the beloved 1966 Batmobile, the design has undergone a number of modifications. It was speedy, but lacked gadgets or much bat-themed design, except for its hood ornament. It was based on the Cord 812, America’s first front-wheel drive car with independent front suspension. The first Batmobile was a red convertible that debuted in 1941 in Detective Comics #48. What a time to be a nerd! With the release of the newest installation in the Bat saga, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, comes the introduction of a brand new Batmobile.
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