The batmobile is an electronic wizard that is filled with gadgets, electronics, computers and calculators. It is voice-controlled with an interior that features contoured seats, aircraft instrumentation and a weapon system that includes two Browning submachine guns. A Jet turbine engine delivers 1,5000 lbs. of thrust which powers this sesational creation from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 3.7 seconds. It was created to be the ultimate in automotive styling, engineering and design. Everything on this supercar was handcrafted with all the latest in space-age materials, alloys and parts. It is covered with 70 coats of black pearl acrylic lacquers.
In which museum is the actual replica of the 1989 Batmoblie held? I think they have a fully functional drivable model in the Smithsonian Museum.
We are starting a youth outreach program. We will be working with Young people that have been on the streets and in trouble. We are going to teach them to restore cars but we want to also build cars that will excite and challange them so they will be motivated to change their lives. The Keaton Batmobile was one of the first cars we would like to build, but a project like that will be the first kind for all of us. Is there any advice or information you can give us that will help us with this project? We have a 1974 corvette we will be using for this project. Any information, web site links, or what ever you think will help will be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Arlana and Kenneth
Top speed won't be very high just cause its so damn loaded full of heavy gear
What is the top speed of the 1989 batmobile
How about a rear view camera. It may make it legal and it would fit the car. I seem to remember in one of the movies batman had one
I would also of course put a lift and lower system in there are ways of making this thing total street legal you need some thing along the lines of a rear view mirror I would think a back up rear view monitor would be ok you would need head light's they are easily hidden from plain sight as well as the side view mirror's I like what one guy did they flip out of the gun turats I am pretty sure all of this comply's with Pa state law's depending on what the title actually says if the car is titled as a street vechal older than 25 year's than there shouldn't be any worry Kit car's from scratch with a New title checkwith Commissner Gordon first Bat fans
If I ever had the cash for this thing which it's about 15,000 just to say hello I would do something with the tail I've seen on trick my truck they put the cone for the jet and inside they put red LEDS for like the brake and turn singnals that would be cool and street legal
Is it possible to find a jet engine that would fit into it?
"Folks, this is indeed a neat car. But if you're gonna build one or buy one, you better check out your local codes. Because you may find out that it is not street legal. Assuming you do want to drive this masterpiece on the street,Check out Mark Shield's/Randy Hecht version made from a 78 vette:http://www.markshields.com/photos-1989-keaton-batmobile-replica.shtml - Randy"I agree with this guy. Having a complete, detailed remake of the batmobile seems like a cool idea on paper, but there's so many things people don't consider, blinded by the sheer fun of having one. The first thing that comes to MY mind, is check out how far it is off the ground, a whole half inch? Hey oh. Have fun hitting a speed bump/rock/uneven patch of road with that. And having to worry about it's legality of even being on the road, bla bla bla. Not to mention, it's unenjoyable/hard to drive...the funniest comment I've heard was someone refer to it as "like having to drive a bus from the backseat."If you're actually interested in this, and willing to sink that much cash, you're probably better off modding a Corvette or something along those lines. It's not going to look IDENTICAL to the movie like this one, but the average person on the street who sees it isn't going to have a picture of the 1989 batmobile in their pocket and is going to compare it inch for inch. A batmobile is a batmobile, end of story. I know someone who has been working on a Firebird doing this same thing, and it's looking pretty bad ass. And I've been interested in doing a Corvette modification for the longest time. To me, having a safe, street legal, well-running car with some mods to look like the batmobile is more important than having a total replica. Have some fun with it and make it your own, give it some of your own personality. There's already so many takes on the batmobile as it is, why not?
Good afternoon folks, I am the owner of the Mark Towle 89 Batmobile shown on this site. While the photos look really cool, the actual car is a mess. I am not going to trash MT or Kory, but it would be very easy. I did not get what I contracted and paid for, and the work was shoddy as best. If you want a 1989 replica Batmobile do yourself a favor, look at all other builders before dealing with Kory or MT. I am now in the process of disassembling his build so I can rebuild it right. What a nightmare!!!!!