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Hyundai and The Walking Dead creator unveil zombie-proof car

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Robert Kirkman,  the creator of The Walking Dead comic book series that inspired the TV series of the same title, and Hyundai Motor America have unveiled at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con what has come to be known as the Zombie Survival Machine.

Designed by Kirkman and fabricated by Design Craft, the Zombie Survival Machine is actually a Hyundai Elantra Coupe that has been modified to withstand the zombie apocalypse. Some of the features that the car possesses for fending off zombies are a front-end custom zombie plow with spikes, armored window coverings, a roof hatch to allow passengers to thwart attacking walkers, a trunk full of electric and pneumatic weaponry, front- and back-end floodlights, and spiked all-terrain/rally-type tires.

"Our custom Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine is the ultimate car for The Walking Dead fans and anyone who wants to survive a zombie invasion,” said Hyundai Motor America marketing vice president Steve Shannon. "We are excited for fans to come and experience the Elantra Coupe and GT in a unique, post-apocalyptic way."

Check out the video below on how the car was put together. And just in case you're wondering if Gary Castillo, the fabricator of the Zombie Survival Machine, is a Filipino, he actually is. 

 

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  • gasoline_boy 10 months ago
     
    whats the point?
        2
    • Stephmeister101 10 months ago
       
      it's just for the walking dead. It's for picture taking purposes only
         
    • jayzeter19 10 months ago
       
      well whats your point?? ^_^
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    • ricperez 10 months ago
       
      The car described will be used for fictional purposes.
         
  • jeprockz 10 months ago
     
    Nice move hyundai. Soon, we will be invaded by zombies. Its best we prepare. Me, i'll start saving for that car.
        1
  • vonschnipp 10 months ago
     
    The characters of The Walking Dead are known for their wrong choices and decisions, so this will make perfect sense (to them). Common sense, however, dictates that the better choice of vehicle would be a diesel since gas supplies will turn bad worldwide in a zombie apocalypse scenario. Diesel would remain stable and usable for decades.
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    • 17Sphynx17 10 months ago
       
      I certainly agree with you. Plus, it was always a better choice to get an efficient SUV/CUV like the Tucson or Sta Fe (coming from the Hyundai Brand) as it has more cargo area (a directly accesible one at that) and higher ground clearance, (in case they bypass the shovel upfront and get under your car - plus a flood wading potential better than a car).

      Plus they used the Tucson in the series already, I wonder why Hyundai didn't just jump off from that as a template.
         
    • bruce 10 months ago
       
      if that's the case, neither gasoline- nor a diesel-fed engine will survive. they should get a solar-powered engine instead!
         
      • 17Sphynx17 10 months ago
         
        Not really safe if you think about it. Panels need to be exposed, hence prone to damage. Plus the amount of energy needed would mean all panels need to work plus a lot of batteries as you would really be hauling a lot of load with cargo. Unlike those hyper miling solar vehicles, those are technically light weight and for limited passengers. Their chassis is also not strong enough to withstand "swarming". Hehe!

        In terms of diesel over gas, I would also choose diesel as gas is less flammable compared to gasoline so keeping them in/on the vehicle is safer compared to having vats of gasoline. Pluis, cooking oils work on diesel. =)

        It's fun that we try to debate technicalities here, and I enjoy them as I see it as light hearted discussions =)

        Hope no offense was taken in my reply.
           
        • bruce 10 months ago
           
          nothing is offending with your reply sir. we're just having fun with the debating here, who knows, this zombie apocalypse thing will happen in the future.. :)

          going back to the discussion, i still think that a non-gasoline/diesel moving equipment is the best, if ever this will happen. i think it will be difficult to fill up when when the time comes that you need to.. i don't know if there will be such a thing but since i'll assume that this zombie apocalypse will happen in the future, our scientists still have time to figure this out.. :)
             
  • joab565 10 months ago
     
    Dapat pick-up ang ginamit nila. Specifically the new ford ranger!
       
    • Allain 10 months ago
       
      Maybe Hyundai is their sponsor? Or maybe they choose Elantra bec. it is the North America Car of the year.
         
  • yokam888 10 months ago
     
    imagine driving this on manila streets. kahit na mga barumbadong bus drivers tatabi :)
       
    • LAV214 10 months ago
       
      Kung puede lang gamitin eto it's more fun to use in the Philippines lalo na sa mga zombing drivers na nagkacounterflow at sa mga nanggigitgit at humihinto ng wala sa lugar na mga puv's. Sigurado mas kokonti ang traffic accident kasi pagnakita nila malayo pa tatabi na sila ;)
         
  • GotToRead 11 months ago
     
    I would pick a D-max if I were them :D
       
    • Allain 10 months ago
       
      Maybe Hyundai is their sponsor? Or maybe they choose Elantra bec. it is the North America Car of the year.
         
    • warak1422 10 months ago
       
      pwd
         
  • triple4 10 months ago
     
    Huwag na kayo mamili ng brand because most likely Hyundai ang nag-sponsor para gawin yung kotse na yan. Kaya no choice si Robert Kirkman hehe! Anong tanong, kaya ba ng engine ng Elantra yung armored body?
       
  • JFLising 10 months ago
     
    Dun na lang ako sa mga Technicals na gamit ng mga rebelde dun sa giyera sa Bahrain.
       
  • wanderlei 10 months ago
     
    This is clearly an advertising/ marketing strategy for Hyundai, Halos lahat ng vehicles na gamit yata ng mga characters ay Hyundai sa season 2. This is probably to hype the brand's "supposed" durability and reliability even when all hell breaks loose
       
    • Anonymouse 10 months ago
       
      Talaga? Other than the Apple Green Tucson used by Shane, name me another character in season 2 that uses a Hyundai.
         
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