In Pixar’s Cars 2, what is the name of the villainous scientist behind the lemons’ plan?

Professor Zündapp is the scientist behind the lemons’ plan in Pixar’s Cars 2.

Professor Zündapp is a German-accented scientist and an ally of the criminal group known as the lemons. He develops the electromagnetic pulse device used to sabotage racers during the World Grand Prix.

The plot initially points suspicion toward Miles Axlerod, the former oil tycoon who organizes the World Grand Prix. The lemons’ scheme is designed to discredit alternative fuel by making cars run on Allinol appear dangerous when the fuel is exposed to the pulse.

Zündapp’s name references the German motorcycle manufacturer Zündapp. The character drives a compact, unusual-looking vehicle and is one of the film’s central antagonists alongside the lemon cars and their conspiracy.