In Pixar's Cars 2, what is the name of the villainous scientist called Professor Z?

In Pixar's Cars 2, the villainous scientist called Professor Z is Professor Zündapp.

Professor Zündapp is a small German-designed vehicle who works with the film's main antagonist, Sir Miles Axlerod. He helps develop and deploy the electromagnetic weapon used in the plot to sabotage racers participating in the World Grand Prix.

The character's name is a reference to Zündapp, a German motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1917. In the film, Professor Zündapp's appearance and name help establish the international spy-movie style of Cars 2, which moves beyond the road-trip and racing focus of the first Cars.

Professor Z is sometimes confused with other Cars 2 characters, especially Finn McMissile or Grem. Finn is a British spy, while Grem is one of the criminals involved in the conspiracy. Professor Zündapp is specifically the scientist and weapons specialist.