The Gumball 3000 2016 kicked off this past weekend! It`s the 18th edition of this rally and this time it takes place only in Europe. It started in Dublin, Ireland as there was a quick pit stop in Belfast. From there, on to a ferry and off to the Scottish highlands where they stayed in Edinburgh for the night. This was just day one of the exciting Gumball 3000 2016. After Edinburgh, they were on their way to England and via Manchester to London.
A very special treat for all the fans was waiting in London. The great organization of the Gumball 3600 2016 managed to close off central London`s Reagent Street and allow for the public to come and bask at these wonderful crazy machines! After London the route goes to Germany, then Prague, the classic F1 race track Hungaroring in Budapest and Transylvania before finally the checkered flag will be waved at Bucharest!
There are all kinds of crazy cars at the Gumball 3000 2016. However, what really took everyone`s attention at the Gumball 3000 2016 was the Tumbler Batmobile replica! It was built for the Galag team by Caresto which is a Swedish company that specializes in automotive development, design and every types of prototype cars.
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Caresto developed this car specifically for the Gumball 3000 2016. Every little part of this amazing Batmobile vehicle is carbon-fiber! The chassis is a Lamborghini Gallardo V10 and it is riddled in all kinds of intricate details! The Batmobile runs on a V10 560 HP engine that is connected to a paddle shift gearbox placed behind the passenger compartment on a tubular frame which is also custom made!
The Lamborghini based Batmobile is bound to race in a 3000 miles race! It is riding on a huge 11 feet wheel base! This is actually longer than the brand new Maybach Mercedes S class! It has a massive 26 inch wheels that include ABS supported 8 pot calipers in front and 6 pot in the rear! They are attached to massive brake discs that provide huge stopping power! Caresto`s Batmobile sure is a sight to behold!
We also have a video here for you where the Batmobile is being test driven by a curious car enthusiast. Make sure to check that out also. His impressions are priceless!
