In Pixar’s Cars 2, which scientist creates the explosive lemon cars?

Professor Zündapp creates the explosive lemon cars in Pixar’s Cars 2.

Professor Zündapp is an Austrian-accented scientist and a leading member of the criminal group behind the film’s plot. He develops an electromagnetic pulse weapon that can make cars running on Allinol fuel explode, allowing the conspirators to discredit the alternative fuel during the World Grand Prix.

The group uses modified cars from the “lemon” category, a term in the Cars universe for historically unsuccessful or poorly regarded automobile models. Their plan is connected to Miles Axlerod’s public promotion of Allinol and the international racing event.

Zündapp is sometimes confused with Axlerod, who presents himself as an energy entrepreneur and former racer, or with the British spy Finn McMissile. Zündapp’s name is a reference to the real German motorcycle manufacturer Zündapp, while his design resembles a small laboratory vehicle.