The Batmobile Roars Back in ‘The Batman Part II’ Set Footage
Matt Reeves has been diligently crafting his dark vision of Gotham City for ‘The Batman: Part II’ on the streets of Glasgow. Recently, the production treated fans to an exhilarating auditory experience with the Batmobile’s return. While set videos and photos have been shared, the latest footage introduces a new level of menace through sound.
This new element is all about the roar of the engine. Recent footage from the Glasgow shoot captures the Batmobile’s engine growling through the slush-covered streets as it executes high-speed drifts and donuts. A camera rig mounted on the back of the vehicle provides fans with a thrilling view of the car in action.
That powerful roar is not merely cinematic magic. As reported by MotorBiscuit, the stunt cars utilized on set are equipped with heavily modified Chevy LS V8 engines, generating over 650 horsepower. This gives the Batmobile its iconic, aggressive sound as it speeds through Gotham’s winter streets. Within the film’s lore, this engine is depicted as a massive, twin-turbocharged V8 with a jet afterburner, emphasizing its raw power over sleek technology.
Production designer James Chinlund crafted the Batmobile to embody a younger, more aggressive Bruce Wayne, described by MotorBiscuit as a true gearhead who built the car himself in a hidden garage. This design sets Pattinson’s Batmobile apart from previous versions, opting for a raw, muscle-car look instead of the military-grade Tumbler or the sleek art deco design of Michael Keaton’s vehicle.
In addition to the engine footage, the new clips showcase several Gotham City Police Department vehicles on set, including a GCPD SWAT van nearby. Given that the Batmobile is known to take significant damage during the story, the presence of police vehicles suggests that Gotham’s finest may be actively pursuing Batman as the sequel’s narrative unfolds.
The damage has already been hinted at through separate set photos showing the Batmobile with a noticeable dent while on a transporter, as reported by SuperHeroHype. While the cause of this damage remains a mystery, its appearance alongside the new footage of the car in action indicates that the sequel is gearing up for some truly explosive set pieces.
Robert Pattinson has hinted at how different this next installment will feel compared to the original film. He mentioned, “The script is so good. It’s kinda crazy, because the first one was a little bit of a different type of Batman movie, and this is a really different type of Batman movie. Hopefully, people will be really pleasantly surprised by it.”
The Glasgow shoot spans three weeks across key locations, including the Broomielaw, Glasgow Bridge, Kingston Bridge, North Street, and the National Cycle Route along the River Clyde, following earlier filming in Liverpool. Robert Pattinson reprises his role as Batman alongside Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, Sebastian Stan, and Scarlett Johansson, with ‘The Batman Part II’ currently slated for a February 18, 2028 release.
With the Batmobile generating so much buzz from just a few set videos, the anticipation for the full roar of its engine only heightens expectations for what Reeves and his team are creating.
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