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.
Reader Comments
Tue Jul 1 2008 6:19 PM
leocreo says
Saw this thing rolling down Wilshire on the back of a trailer on Saturday .
Tue Jul 1 2008 6:31 PM
m says
worst looking movie car ever made.
Tue Jul 1 2008 6:38 PM
Randy says
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.
Tue Jul 1 2008 8:21 PM
justin says
anybody notice the solar panels on the spoiler or is it just me?
Tue Jul 1 2008 8:53 PM
leo says
Usually Batman doesn't go out under sunshine, so I don't think so.
Tue Jul 1 2008 10:21 PM
Wizards Lore says
probably Graphite / or similar materials
Wed Jul 2 2008 9:00 AM
NCyder says
It's just a weird dune buggy with a funky shell.
Wed Jul 2 2008 11:00 AM
Gus says
Yes, but it gets attention, that's the whole (only) point...
Fri Jul 4 2008 7:07 AM
sanjoy says
coolest and the most outrageous movie car ever made!!!!
Fri Jul 4 2008 1:09 PM
Knight3058 says
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).
Fri Jul 4 2008 1:14 PM
Knight3058 says
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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