Who is the main villainous scientist in Pixar’s Cars 2?

Professor Zündapp is the main villainous scientist in Pixar’s Cars 2.

Professor Zündapp is an eccentric German scientist who helps develop the plot to discredit alternative fuel. He works with Sir Miles Axlerod, the former oil tycoon who presents the World Grand Prix and promotes Allinol as a revolutionary fuel source.

The scheme causes participating race cars to malfunction when remotely triggered, turning an international sporting event into a covert attack. Mater becomes involved after being mistaken for an American spy, while Lightning McQueen competes in the World Grand Prix.

Zündapp is voiced by Thomas Kretschmann in the English-language film. His name and design evoke classic espionage and mad-scientist stereotypes, but he is distinct from Finn McMissile, the British spy hero. Cars 2 was released in 2011 and expanded the franchise from a small-town racing story into an international spy adventure.