Have you ever fancied driving a Batmobile? A lot of people probably have, and over the years the Batman films plus original TV series have featured all manner of crazy rides for the hero. Being able to find one that works though is a hard task. DriveTribe, however, has taken a close look at a replica of the 1989 Batmobile used in the Tim Burton films that featured Michael Keaton as Batman. This particular Batmobile does work and is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine.
This Is A 20 Foot Monster With Nearly 400 HP
The car is 20 feet long, so it's not going to have the best agility in the world. The original cars used in the Keaton films were actually a Chevrolet Impala underneath all the fancy clothing. This, however, is based on a 1965 Ford Mustang. What exactly is the engine? Well, it's not the jet turbine engine in the original cars but this V8 engine is from a Chevrolet and produces 380 hp. Coupled with the lightweight chassis, this means the car will certainly shift at a fair pace.
The Cockpit Is Old School And Feels Like A Race Car
Inside the cockpit of the Batmobile is an old school MOMO steering wheel and the whole feel of the cockpit is very race car esque. However, most of the knobs and dials don’t actually function but they do look cool. And the gear-lever signifies this is a manual car, specifically a five-speed manual transmission. Mike Fernie with DriveTribe was lucky enough to drive the car and experience what it's like to drive a Batmobile.
Driving The Batmobile Seems Almost Terrifying
Well, it seems to be quite an interesting driving experience. It’s a very, very loud car, and that V8 power makes it a rocketship. But it has a long brake pedal and does not have quite the braking power you would want a car this long and powerful to have! This Batmobile replica is also up for auction, soon to go under the hammer thanks to Bonham's auctions. They expect that it will fetch anywhere between £20,000-£30,000, which equates to around $27,000-$41,000.
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