In Pixar’s Cars 2, which villain is known by the title Professor?

The Cars 2 villain known by the title Professor is Professor Zündapp.

Professor Zündapp is a German-designed crime scientist and a leading figure in the plot against the World Grand Prix. He works with Sir Miles Axlerod’s conspiracy, helping develop the weapons and technology used to target cars that reject Allinol.

The character is modeled visually on a small, rounded German-era automobile and is equipped with a laboratory and mechanical devices. His name and design emphasize the film’s playful approach to international spy-movie conventions.

Professor Zündapp is not the same character as Sir Miles Axlerod. Axlerod presents himself as an energy pioneer and organizer of the World Grand Prix, while Zündapp operates as the technical villain behind the scenes. Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell oppose them as agents.