--- title: "Bengals QB Joe Burrow Bought a Batmobile for $3 Million" date: "2024-12-05" modified: "2024-12-05" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/bengals-qb-joe-burrow-bought-a-batmobile-for-3-million" categories: - "News" --- # Bengals QB Joe Burrow Bought a Batmobile for $3 Million ![]() *\Getty Images / Warner Bros. Discovery\* Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow leads the NFL in most passing statistics. He's having a sensational year, even if his team's record doesn't reflect it. To ease the pain of being near the bottom of the AFC North, Joe Cool just bought himself a present: [a $2.99 million Tumbler Batmobile](). "Have I told you I bought the Batmobile," Burrow asked teammate wide receiver Tee Higgens during the first episode of HBO's latest *Hard Knocks* season. "I don't think I get it for like a year but I bought it." He then talked about getting a movie-accurate Batsuit to match his new ride for Halloween. ![Batman Tumbler production model]() *Warner Bros.* ![Batman Tumbler production model]() *Warner Bros.* ![Batman Tumbler production model]() *Warner Bros.* About a month ago, Warner Bros. announced that it was commissioning [10 replica Tumblers](), Batman's signature ride from *The Dark Knight*. It's a fully functioning replica (without the deployable Batcycle, of course) that's identical to the movie car. At 183 inches long, 111 inches wide, and 60 inches tall, the Tumbler replica is as imposing in reality as it was on screen. It even has all of the movie car's signature design elements, from the open front wheel design to the active rear spoilers and tractor-sized rear tires. Obviously, the replica isn't bulletproof, so don't expect Burrow to go fighting crime in the offseason. A 6.2-liter [LS3 Chevy V8 powers the Tumbler replica](), so it makes 525 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. But because it weighs 5,511 pounds, it isn't super quick. That jet thruster at the back is just for looks and won't shorten the Tumbler's zero to 60 mph time, though it makes noise to simulate some added thrust for extra excitement. It's all about the theatrics, folks. Burrow won't be driving his Batmobile to Bengals practice either way because it isn't street-legal, which is probably a good thing since it looks like it could pancake a Prius in traffic. ![]() *This wouldn't hurt as much in a Batsuit. *Getty** According to [Sportrac](), Burrow is set to make $65.7 million from the Bengals this year—and that isn't including any endorsement deals he has on the side. So he can clearly afford the $2.99 million Tumbler. Will that make up for getting sacked seemingly 4,000 times so far this season, or being first in the league in both yards and touchdown passes but still being 4-8? Probably not. But at least his cosplay game will be off the charts next year. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()