Superheroes and Super Cars Will smith in the recent Hancock notwithstanding (the superhero flies in this one, so no super car here), in general, you can always associate superheroes with the super cars they show - whether or Batman Batmobile the X-jet Blackbird or even, the Harley from Ghost Rider. The innovative minds of these machines means structuring move heaven and earth, and accessories of such great cars and design would probably live up to your wildest car-fantasies.
Let us take an in-depth look at some of the most popular super cars but please bear in mind that all the details we will discuss are fictitious and are the brainchild of the creator!
First up, the Batmobile - the faithful steed of the Dark Knight needs no introduction. With armor-plated chassis and rocket boost-enabled high performance engine complemented by special devices and mounted weapons, the Batmobile is a plant with a maneuver space and good resistance to enemy attacks and obstacles. To add to these characteristics, there are also those additional little nuggets like a forensic kit, tiny helicopter, remote control and computer links to the Batcave. The Batmobile is also frequently mentioned as being supplied by nuclear generation of electricity.
Then we arrive at the X-Men. Equipped with all the latest technologies, Dr Xavier, the X-Men: The use of fictitious aircraft, Blackbird (later renamed as the X-Jet). It was clearly modeled on the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The original aircraft line was in service for more than three decades - from 1964 to 1998, where 32 models of aircraft have been created. X-Men version of the blackbird was different on some important aspects - the X-jet could seat multiple passengers and it was changed to "vertical takeoff and landing.
After we arrive at the last super 'vehicle' - not quite a car, but more than worth a mention on our list. Although the movie Ghost Rider has not made such a lasting impression, his race certainly did. In the movie, Nicolas Cage aka Johnny Blaze rides a 'Buell' motorcycle to double up as a stunt cycle, and Grace, a heavily customized chopper tail drive, which turns into "hell" Round - spitting fire and with a skull flaming front. The skull flames of Ghost Rider should show an emotion other than rage, and thus destined to become smaller and blue.
Another superhero vehicle which catches your attention is the reaction of Swat Kats - the Turbokat. Razor and T-bone love taking it one turn while fighting against crime in the same time. Aspects of the reaction are the latest weapon system and the vertical takeoff and landing have - it's a two seater though. In addition, the owner of a couple of small motorcycles Turbokat inside, which are used by the SWAT Kats, if necessary.
A special mention of Robin's motorcycle - conferred the title of 'Robin-mobile' is a disgrace to the batmobile and a hot contestant for the vehicle more super-hero ever. But this title is conferred on the famous all-terrain vehicles Spiderman, called Spidermobile - how the writers even imagine a situation where Spiderman drives an ATV?
Well, that was an overview of all walks in superhero different - my vote goes to the Batmobile, not just for its versatility, but for aesthetic design, which puts it miles ahead of the competition.
Posted on April 2, 2010.