In Pixar’s Cars 2, what is the name of the villainous weapons expert who works with the Lemons?

In Pixar’s Cars 2, the villainous weapons expert working with the Lemons is Professor Zündapp.

Professor Zündapp is a German scientist and a leading member of the conspiracy behind the events of Cars 2. He works with the Lemons, a group of criminal cars, to use an electromagnetic pulse weapon and manipulate the World Grand Prix. His plan helps drive the film’s spy-thriller storyline.

The character’s name is often written with an umlaut as Zündapp, matching the spelling used for the German motorcycle brand. Some listings and informal references omit the diacritic and write Zundapp, but the character is the same.

Professor Zündapp is voiced by Thomas Kretschmann. He should not be confused with Miles Axlerod, the public figure whose World Grand Prix project becomes central to the conspiracy.