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Update: Toyota F1 and Batmobile at British GP

Update: Toyota F1 and Batmobile at British GP

Viknesh Vijayenthiran July 4th, 2008 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author July 4th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Updated with official photos Toyota has announced that its formula one cars will feature artwork to promote the new Warner Brothers film 'The Dark Knight' at the British grand prix this weekend. Additionally, the overalls of drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, as well as the Japanese team's motor home, are also displaying Batman insignias and references to the release, a media statement has revealed. But The Dark Knight theme does not stop there because the Batmobile as well as the new Bat-Pod (Batman’s new motorbike) will also be on show at Silverstone this weekend. The Batmobile took to the Silverstone track on Thursday evening for a demonstration run alongside the TF108, followed by some unique photo opportunities with the Bat-Pod and Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock.Toyota F1 Dark Knight Promotion
Update: Toyota F1 and Batmobile at British GP

Update: Toyota F1 and Batmobile at British GP

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Updated with official photos

Toyota has announced that its formula one cars will feature artwork to promote the new Warner Brothers film 'The Dark Knight' at the British grand prix this weekend. Additionally, the overalls of drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, as well as the Japanese team's motor home, are also displaying Batman insignias and references to the release, a media statement has revealed.

But The Dark Knight theme does not stop there because the Batmobile as well as the new Bat-Pod (Batman’s new motorbike) will also be on show at Silverstone this weekend.

The Batmobile took to the Silverstone track on Thursday evening for a demonstration run alongside the TF108, followed by some unique photo opportunities with the Bat-Pod and Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock.
Toyota F1 Dark Knight Promotion
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  1. By leocreo #1, Posted: 7/1/2008

    Saw this thing rolling down Wilshire on the back of a trailer on Saturday .

  2. By m__ #2, Posted: 7/1/2008

    worst looking movie car ever made.

  3. By Randy #3, Posted: 7/1/2008

    You have no imagination. If it looked like a Kia Rio, how could Batman strike fear in the hearts of the bad guys?

    I think it's great looking, functional, invincible.

  4. By justin #4, Posted: 7/1/2008

    anybody notice the solar panels on the spoiler or is it just me?

  5. By leo #5, Posted: 7/1/2008

    Usually Batman doesn't go out under sunshine, so I don't think so.

  6. By Wizards Lore #6, Posted: 7/1/2008

    probably Graphite / or similar materials

  7. By NCyder #7, Posted: 7/2/2008

    It's just a weird dune buggy with a funky shell.

  8. By Gus #8, Posted: 7/2/2008

    Yes, but it gets attention, that's the whole (only) point...

  9. By sanjoy #9, Posted: 7/4/2008

    coolest and the most outrageous movie car ever made!!!!

  10. By Knight3058 #10, Posted: 7/4/2008

    Actually. it's not just a dune buggy. The jet works, and it can jump. It was built to specifications that were listed out by the director/writer (I think they actually made 3 or 4 of them).

  11. By Knight3058 #11, Posted: 7/4/2008

    In case you have trouble believing me, check out this article, it goes over every part that went into the car. http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/batmobile.htm

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