In Pixar’s Cars 2, which villain is a scientist and weapons expert?

Professor Zündapp is the scientist and weapons expert who serves as a villain in Pixar’s Cars 2.

Zündapp is a German-designed car who works with the conspiracy surrounding the World Grand Prix and Allinol. He helps develop and use technology intended to create chaos and discredit the alternative fuel promoted by the race.

The character is voiced by Thomas Kretschmann. His name and design evoke the historic German Zündapp motorcycle company, which manufactured motorcycles and other vehicles during the twentieth century.

Cars 2 introduces a spy-thriller structure to the franchise. Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell investigate the conspiracy, while Mater’s accidental involvement allows him to uncover information the professional agents initially miss.