THE BATMOBILE THREAD

[Travesty]

The Arkham Asylum Batmobile has always been a favorite of mine. If they extended the left and right fins a bit, it would be perfect

Yeah, I really like it, too. I was disappointed when Arkham Knight came out, and we found out that the Batmobile we would use looked completely different. With Nolan, Snyder and Arkahm Knight, I hope we get more of a car instead of a tank. Too many Bat-tanks as of late.

 

[Rorschach2012]

I want Reeves to attempt to make the quintessential Batmobile.
The tumbler was great but it’ll never be the definitive Batmobile because it deviates from the classic design so much.
I definitely want more car than tank

 

[TheGuy]

One thing I'm not a fan from most of the designs is the location of the interior at the trunk. The interior should be at the center.

 

[BatLobster]

I want Reeves to attempt to make the quintessential Batmobile.
The tumbler was great but it’ll never be the definitive Batmobile because it deviates from the classic design so much.
I definitely want more car than tank

I'm totally down for another classic looking Batmobile, but I do think the Burtonmobile is pretty tough to top. We're definitely due for a more modernized take on a sleeker Batmobile, but I'm not sure if Anton Furst's will ever be able to be topped in terms of THE classic cinematic Batmobile. It just nailed it right out the gate.

But I'm excited to see what they come up with this time around.

 

[C Prometheus]

I'm totally down for another classic looking Batmobile, but I do think the Burtonmobile is pretty tough to top. We're definitely due for a more modernized take on a sleeker Batmobile, but I'm not sure if Anton Furst's will ever be able to be topped in terms of THE classic cinematic Batmobile. It just nailed it right out the gate.

But I'm excited to see what they come up with this time around.

It won't happen, but I genuinely wouldn't complain one bit if Reeves just decided to do a slightly modernized Burtonmobile for his trilogy.

In fact, I'd probably cheer in joy if that happened...

 

[elgaz]

It wouldn't surprise me if the next Batmobile is an ultra-modern take.

Whilst I loved the look and noise of both the Tumbler and Snyder's Batmobile, it's highly likely that any modern version utilising Wayne's countless $$$ of R&D would be electric, not petrol powered. Instant torque, less potential for mechanical failure, virtually silent and stealthy, and with an electric motor at each wheel rather than the traditional centralised combustion engine, more scope for individual wheel control and thus more flexibility in movement.

And whilst you can add electric motors to a classical car and convert it to electric power, I imagine the optimum performance here would come from a new and modern design built from the ground up.

They're going to want elevation and ground clearance, for obvious reasons. Larger & stronger tyres for improved handling, high-speed stability and also being able to tackle a variety of surface conditions. Underbody protection. A sleek silhouette and profile for minimising drag, wind resistance and also making the car more difficult to lock onto by enemies. Large enough to seat two and equip it with all of Batman's tech.

I think a variation of the BMW X9 concept (with a bit of work and design changes to make it more aggressive and less bubbly looking) would tick a lot of boxes.

 

[StraightSix]

It wouldn't surprise me if the next Batmobile is an ultra-modern take.

Whilst I loved the look and noise of both the Tumbler and Snyder's Batmobile, it's highly likely that any modern version utilising Wayne's countless $$$ of R&D would be electric, not petrol powered. Instant torque, less potential for mechanical failure, virtually silent and stealthy, and with an electric motor at each wheel rather than the traditional centralised combustion engine, more scope for individual wheel control and thus more flexibility in movement.

And whilst you can add electric motors to a classical car and convert it to electric power, I imagine the optimum performance here would come from a new and modern design built from the ground up.

They're going to want elevation and ground clearance, for obvious reasons. Larger & stronger tyres for improved handling, high-speed stability and also being able to tackle a variety of surface conditions. Underbody protection. A sleek silhouette and profile for minimising drag, wind resistance and also making the car more difficult to lock onto by enemies. Large enough to seat two and equip it with all of Batman's tech.

I think a variation of the BMW X9 concept (with a bit of work and design changes to make it more aggressive and less bubbly looking) would tick a lot of boxes.

Beautiful post!
Couldn’t agree more and those concept photos should be what the designer builds off of.

 

[Nemeres]

I'd take this, with an extra "fin" here and there and smaller tires.

 

[jolldan]

I am eternally hoping that someone will just make this exactly as is in a live action movie

 

[Travesty]

Whilst I loved the look and noise of both the Tumbler and Snyder's Batmobile, it's highly likely that any modern version utilising Wayne's countless $$$ of R&D would be electric, not petrol powered. Instant torque, less potential for mechanical failure, virtually silent and stealthy, and with an electric motor at each wheel rather than the traditional centralised combustion engine, more scope for individual wheel control and thus more flexibility in movement.

Not a fan of that idea, at all. It's one reason why I didn't like the Bat-pod: it's too quiet. It just didn't excite me. There's no sense of speed on screen, when your vehicle makes no noise. Batman riding around in a souped-up golf cart doesn't really sound all that exciting.

 

[metaphysician]

Who says Batman has to have only one ground-vehicle? My own preference would be that he have multiple options. Thus, you can have both the Bat-Sportscar for every day driving where the emphasis is on rapid maneuverability along city streets, and the ability to blend in when suitable gadgets are deployed; as well as the Bat-Tank for when you really positively need to make something explode.

 

[TheGuy]

Who says Batman has to have only one ground-vehicle? My own preference would be that he have multiple options. Thus, you can have both the Bat-Sportscar for every day driving where the emphasis is on rapid maneuverability along city streets, and the ability to blend in when suitable gadgets are deployed; as well as the Bat-Tank for when you really positively need to make something explode.

Two bat vehicles would be nice. To pacify fans who demand a slimmer one and others who would like to retain a tank-like vehicle.

 

[Nemeres]

It's a "Wut?"-sounding idea on paper, but I want a Batmobile that can take flight right in the middle of a chase. Not a replacement for the Batwing necessarily, but something that'd work for lower altitudes. It amps up the action factor and the reveal would make for a great theater moment.

 

[jolldan]

Who says Batman has to have only one ground-vehicle? My own preference would be that he have multiple options. Thus, you can have both the Bat-Sportscar for every day driving where the emphasis is on rapid maneuverability along city streets, and the ability to blend in when suitable gadgets are deployed; as well as the Bat-Tank for when you really positively need to make something explode.

If they were to give us two vehicles I personally would love to see the Batwing again. It was awesome to see it back in BvS and think it would make a welcome addition again.

 

[Elayis]

I did a deepdive the other day on the Batmobile's history (I had no idea it was usually a factory model car for its entire existence until '89), and I found some interesting designs I'd never seen before.

The third one's design is a little strange, but what I like about it is "that the "headlights" were actually an array of infrared emitters, and that the car would read reflections from these emitters to provide a real-time display of the outside world and allow the car to travel under total blackout conditions"

Batmobiles 2008

Lots of neat designs at the site I linked if anyone's interested.

 

[Langstrom Karlo]

I am eternally hoping that someone will just make this exactly as is in a live action movie

It’s aesthetically pleasing sure, but functionality would be out the window. As was the case with Burton’s batmobile. Pretty to look at but essentially like driving a stretched limo. They don’t corner worth a damn and as a former truck driver who obviously drove elongated vehicles, I can tell you right now, it would be silly. I think it needs to be something sleeker and shorter in length. I think the BvS batmobile was kind of the best of both worlds in terms of aesthetics and functionality. Though it wasn’t my favorite, it was on the right track.

 

[jolldan]

It’s aesthetically pleasing sure, but functionality would be out the window. As was the case with Burton’s batmobile. Pretty to look at but essentially like driving a stretched limo. They don’t corner worth a damn and as a former truck driver who obviously drove elongated vehicles, I can tell you right now, it would be silly. I think it needs to be something sleeker and shorter in length. I think the BvS batmobile was kind of the best of both worlds in terms of aesthetics and functionality. Though it wasn’t my favorite, it was on the right track.

I was definitely a fan of the BvS design so wouldn’t be bothered if they went with that again it looked like the love child of a Zonda and a tank lol.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

It’s aesthetically pleasing sure, but functionality would be out the window. As was the case with Burton’s batmobile. Pretty to look at but essentially like driving a stretched limo. They don’t corner worth a damn and as a former truck driver who obviously drove elongated vehicles, I can tell you right now, it would be silly. I think it needs to be something sleeker and shorter in length. I think the BvS batmobile was kind of the best of both worlds in terms of aesthetics and functionality. Though it wasn’t my favorite, it was on the right track.

 

[antsman41]

While I loved the tumbler, we can see how it can be a failure by attempting that without a vision ala Snyder.

Hopefully we get back to a car again, sporty but tacticle.

 

[Abudefduf]

Jesus, what is this abomination? It looks like the hellspawn of a car and a deep sea fish.

The second one is pretty cool, though.

 

[Nemeres]

I go back and forth, but I'm gradually warming up to a less extravagant, more Bond type of Batmobile. Not the next attempt to out-Tumbler the Tumbler, but something sleek, elegant, somewhat retro, maybe. If it reminds of the BTAS car, that's a plus.

 

[Astro13Zombie]

I wouldn't mind something similar to the Telltale Batmobile. There are a few things I would change about it, but overall it's a very good design.

Yes please

 

[paranoidboy]

This second one is a beauty. Shades of ‘66 and ‘89. Sold.

 

[Random490]

I wouldn't mind something similar to the Telltale Batmobile. There are a few things I would change about it, but overall it's a very good design.

I really like this design. I think the Batmobile should be a balance between a sports car and a tank. We should have the impression that the car is capable of doing anything. As much as I love the 89 car (and freaking love it) it looks like it can't make a tight turn to save it'f life. The Tumbler is the best expression of a practical design, you really get the feeling that it could do whatever is needed from it. Personally, I would take the above design lean slightly more towards Tumbler/Arkham Knight, specifically with wheels and suspension.

 

[jolldan]

If we are using an actual car as the skeleton than its got to be the Allessian Concept Car.




A few different panels here and there and that could make a sick Batmobile.