New Batmobile Thrills The Crowd At SEMA 2022

SEMA 2022 has exhibited an extraordinary collection of incredible projects from OEMs and tuners alike. We've seen somewonderful creations from Lexusand got a glimpse atthe revised Dodge Daytona SRT Concept. But Mickey Thompson also caused a stir, displayingthe dramatic Batmobilethat took center stage in this year's blockbuster,The Batman.

Unlike the Batmobile of the past, the latest iteration draws design inspiration from iconic American muscle cars, like the 1970Dodge Charger. So why is the menacing vehicle on display at the Mickey Thompson stand? It rides on tires from the famed brand, of course.

"From tires to apparel, it's clear that the producers ofThe Batmanintended to depict Bruce Wayne as highly knowledgeable, building with aftermarket parts. This new Batmobile is a true project build and perfectly captures the essence of our industry," said Mickey Thompson's president, Dominick Montouri.

Production designer forThe Batman, James Chinlund, said the production team wanted to represent Bruce Wayne as a serious car guy. "He has an intimate relationship with every detail of the Batmobile, built it from the ground up with his own hands."

Mickey Thompson tires were chosen as they come "from a tradition of scratch-built cars; built for speed and power." This made it a natural fit for the Batmobile, added Chinlund.