For many Batman fans, the cinematographic universe peaked with Christopher Nolan’s trilogy. Everything about the three films, from the casting to the stories and the way they were told, and the vehicles used, was perfect to these fans.
The same Batman fans will probably be heartbroken to know that the iconic Tumbler is now abandoned outside a warehouse in Dubai. The Tumbler is Christian Bale’s Batmobile, the tank-like machine that could be rammed into targets, came packed with impressive tech and tactical gear and would split in case of damage, ejecting the Dark Knight on the Batpod.
According to Reddit user u/gautamailani92, the Tumbler is now outside a warehouse in Al Quoz, in Dubai, gathering dust and looking worse for wear. The poster says that it’s abandoned, but buzz online has it that it’s not technically abandoned as it’s being neglected. Every once in a while, someone takes it out for a drive, but they just never seem to bother washing it.
There is no word on whether this is the actual Tumbler from the movies or a replica, though many commenters claim it’s the former.
In fact, five exact replicas were produced and sold in 2014 for $1 million a piece, and all of them were street legal. By 2015, one of them was on display in Dubai and was then listed for sale. Powered by a Chevrolet Corvette 5.7-liter V8 engine that produced over 500 hp, it was able to reach top speeds of 250 kph (155 mph) and would rise on the massive 44-inch swamper tires when pushed, much like Batman’s did in the movie. It also spat fire through the jet engine in the back.
A couple of years ago, another Tumbler “abandoned” in Dubai made headlines, as you can see in the video below. That one was believed to be one of the actual cars built and used in the movies (starting with 2005’s Batman Begins), and it was clearly not seeing any actual road use.
You know things are bad when even Bruce Wayne can no longer afford to maintain his cars.
Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends. Full profile
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