Video: Dark Knight Rise, Your Lamborghini Aventandor Awaits You

Last we heard about the next chapter in Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise, the Dark Knight Rises was filming in Pittsburgh where we got a glimpse of the Batwing as well as Catwoman (played by Anne Hathaway) riding around in a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Now new footage has emerged on Youtube, this time from the Los Angeles shoot out.

In contrast to fellow superhero, Tony Stark, who ditched the Audi R8 for an unnamed Acura sports concept, Batman's alter ego, Bruce Wayne, remains faithful to Lamborghini, though as you can see in the videos, he does get the newer Aventador LP 700-4 in the third Dark Knight film.

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This 1989 Batmobile Replica is Powered by a Boeing Jet Turbine! [+Videos]

Perhaps the most celebrated Batmobile after the 1966 model from Adam West's Batman TV Show is the Anton Furst designed version from the 1989 and 1991 Tim Burton films.

And while collectors may seek the original Batmobiles featured in the movies, we're pretty sure that fans will take a special liking to this replica, which is up for grabs on eBay.

What separates this replica of the 1989 Batmobile, not only from the other clones on the market but the original as well, is that, according to the seller, it is the only turbine-powered car of its kind in the world.

Built and designed by Casey Putsch of Putsch Racing in 2011, the car was completed in 2011. Under the massive hood you'll find a Boeing turboshaft jet engine borrowed from military drone helicopter.

Putsch Racing says the engine, which can run on Jet A, kerosene, or diesel fuel, pushes out 365-horsepower (the seller doesn't say with which type of fuel), though we'll assume that most people will be more interested in the sound it makes and which you can check out in the videos below.

The replica tips the scales at approximately 2,800 pounds or just 1,270 kilos, and comes equipped with height-adjustable suspension. according to the seller, its street legal in the U.S.

Now for the bad news; even though the seller has dropped the price tag from the last eBay auction ($620,000), the car is still listed at a ridonkulous $520,000.

Link: eBay

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Pink Panther Car to be Auctioned Off

Pink Panther Car & Chitty Chitty For Auction

Two unique Hollywood vehicles will go under the hummer at the Chelsea Auto Legends Show on September 4. The first is one of the rarest and most spectacular cars ever produced: the bespoke “Panthermobile” created for NBC’s Pink Panther TV show that ran from 1969 until 1976. The 42-year old “Panthermobile” is in original condition, but according to the seller, it needs some restoration. Its engine is not running, though it did when its current owner bought it to another auction in 2007. Nevertheless, it’s not street-legal anyway… Its sale estimate is between £50,000 and £100,000 (US$81,000-$162,000).

The second “movie star” that will be auctioned off at the same event is ta replica of the legendary car from the 1968 film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (be careful not to pronounce it like SP’s City Wok Guy).

This is not one of the six original cars built and used in the movie, but a fully licensed replica with full documentation. Its creation begun in 2000 by Tony Green. Green remained true to the originals even using some of their parts like the brass snake horn.

The car, which bears the license plate “GEN 22”, is powered by a 3.0-liter Ford V6, features an automatic Borg Warner transmission and is completely street legal. Even though it is fully functional, it hasn’t been driven for the last 18 months, so a service will probably be required.

The originals were designed by Ken Adam and built by Ford Racing Team and one fully functional example recently came up for auction with an estimate of US$1,000,000-$2,000,000.

The replica, which is sold along with authentic blueprints, has a sale estimate of £150,000-250,000 (US$243,500-$406,000).

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