 | Batman drove high-performance cars since his debut, but the term "Batmobile" didn't appear until 1941's Detective Comics #48. The car was a bright red convertible. It sported a supercharged engine capable of tremendous speeds and a heavily reinforced nose capable of smashing through buildings without suffering damage.
The design was based on the Cord 812, a revolutionary design that featured America's first front-wheel drive with independent front suspension, a 185HP V8, a semi-automatic transmission with overdrive, retractable headlights, variable-speed wipers, and a sleek, low-slung body. |