In Pixar’s Cars 2, what is the name of the villainous professor who develops the camera weapon?

In Pixar’s Cars 2, the villainous professor who develops the camera weapon is Professor Zündapp.

Professor Zündapp is a small German scientist car who works with the criminal group behind the sabotage of the World Grand Prix. He helps develop a camera weapon that can cause Allinol-powered cars to malfunction, allowing the conspirators to create fear around alternative fuel and benefit from the resulting chaos.

The character’s name and appearance are based on the Zündapp brand, a German motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1917. Cars 2 uses real automotive and industrial references in its character designs, while giving those vehicles fictional roles in the spy adventure.

Professor Zündapp is opposed by British agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell. Mater becomes involved after being mistaken for an undercover operative. The film’s plot combines racing, espionage, and a conspiracy involving Sir Miles Axlerod and the Allinol fuel project.