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Aug 16, 2011
In the 2005 movie, “The Dark Knight”, Bruce Wayne modifies a prototype military vehicle called “the Tumbler” that was designed by Lucius Fox as a bridging vehicle for the military. It includes features like weaponry, and the ability to boost into a rampless jump. In the Nolan films the vehicle is never referred to as the “Batmobile”. Six vehicles were built for the production of the film. Two full-sized driving versions were used in exterior shots. One full-sized model with hydraulic enhancements was used in jump sequences. One full-sized, functional version carried propane tanks to fuel the rocket blast out of the rear nozzle. A radio-controlled, 1/3-scale electric model also performed stunts in the film (e.g., the roof-top chase sequence). These scenes were filmed over nine weeks, on a massive set built on a stage at Shepperton Studios.
The Tumble Batmobile appears twice in the movie: when Batman captures the Scarecrow and the fake Batmen in the parking garage, and in the chase where it is damaged beyond repair by a chain ‘tumbling’ reaction, initiated by a rocket-propelled grenade fired by The Joker; Batman ejects from the Batmobile in the Batpod (a motorcycle formed by the front wheels and struts of the Batmobile). Once ejected, Batman programs the Batmobile to self-destruct, the AI stating, “Goodbye” before the explosion. The Batmobile is also seen in the trailers in a deleted scene, getting out of the improvised Batcave.
Fortunately, thanks to a recent set-photo, we now know that not only will the Batpod (aka Batcycle) be returning in The Dark Knight Rises, we also have confirmation that the Tumbler (aka Batmobile) will return as well.
Production photos from filming of The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in Pittsburgh showed a second Tumbler chassis after the first was destroyed in The Dark Knight. News on July 21, 2011, video was shown of three tumbler variants being removed from a cargo plane. Each of these vehicles had the original color of the Tumbler as depicted during the test drive scenes in Batman Begins. Each of these three vehicles were later used for filming at Heinz Field on August 6, 2011 and were reported to be used by the character Bane and his gang
Full Specification
- 2.5 tons
- 9 feet 4 inches wide
- 15 feet long
- HOOSIER racetrack tires on front
- 4 Rear 44 inch SUPER SWAMPERS, a our wheel drive conversion component
- Jet burner in rear with vector controls for the jet
- Backend flaps for quick stops
- Landing Hook
- Enabled with front-firing machine guns
- Built-in safety link for petrol control
- Built-in fire extinguisher system
- Front wheels on bolted arms for an axel-less front end
- Conventional single axel rear end
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Holy shit! RT SamuraiComics: The Bat-Tumbler & Bat-Pod from the Dark Knight Rises in town July 2-4th! Holy awesome… tumbler-dark-knight-t.co/EIeQmqOY
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RT SamuraiComics: The Bat-Tumbler and Bat-Pod from the Dark Knight Rises will be in town July 2nd and July 4th! Holy awesome… tumbler-dark-knight-t.co/yDmP6VNE
The Bat-Tumbler and Bat-Pod from the Dark Knight Rises will be in town July 2nd and July 4th! Holy awesome… tumbler-dark-knight-t.co/yDmP6VNE
NsaneTraci I haven’t heard yet. But the Bat-Pod will be in town. tumbler-dark-knight-t.co/pwPMxunA
This is awesome! Batman’s Tumbler and Bat-Pod in St. Louis for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ promo May 23
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