Awesome Rides

We’re not sure what it means for aerodynamics, but the Venom GT has lost its roof, but still has 1200 horsepower under the hood. Only six will be made, and they’re expected to sell for over $1mm.

A heavily customized version of the classic Chang Jiang 750, the Magnus has a heat treated – i.e. blowtorched – tank, frame and fork, leaving it with a raw and organic look. More about the build here.

Up for auction is this 1969 Dodge Charger – the very car that jumped over the police cruiser in that now iconic scene from the first episode of The Dukes of Hazzard, earning it the moniker ‘Lee 1’.

The latest product from Hennessey Performance has an engine as shocking as its price tag: an 805hp 7.0L twin-turbo, making it go from 0 to 60 in just 3.1s. A freaking SUV with supercar speeds.

It’s not like we haven’t seen bikes that fold up to save space before. But Dominic Hargreaves’ prototype folding bike collapses down to the diameter of the wheel itself.

The iFixit for cars. It has tons of videos with step-by-step guides for repairs on specific vehicle models. Their YouTube channel has sample clips; check out their site for more videos. Still in Beta.

While we weren’t supposed to see it until the 2012 Detroit Auto show, Road & Track accidentally leaked out some images of this gorgeous looking sports coupe. More details to come in January.

Just like its big brother, the Wazuma V8F is practically a car in quad-bike form. It has a 250hp 3.0L Ferrari V8 engine, a 6-speed gearbox from a BMW M3, Momo rims and Brembo brakes.

Donkervoort rears its love it or hate it snout once again with the D8 GTO. It has a 2.5L 400hp Audi engine and a steel tube frame with carbon panels that helps lower its weight to just 1,540lbs.

A futuristic cruiser from Netherlands-based startup Savage Rivale. The Roadyacht GTS is a 4-door convertible with a 670hp V8 engine. It goes from 0-60 in 3.4s and has a top speed of 205mph.

Skateboarder Rob Drydek nails an incredible stunt, landing with all four wheels on the ground after a death-defying flip through the air, using a Chevy Sonic as his skateboard.

Impressive engineering (or sorcery) from this Russian has led to one of the coolest bikes we have ever seen. Its tall-bike to chopper transformation could guarantee this never happens again.

BMW’s entry to the four-door coupe arena, the 6 Series Gran Coupé comes in two variants – one with a turbocharged 315hp 3.0L V6 engine, the other with a twin-tubocharged 445hp 4.4L V8.

PLNDR is giving away the keys to a Camaro, plus a $1000 shopping spree. Email [email protected] why you need this car, for a chance to win bonus credits! (Must register and refer a friend to enter.)

Bridgestone showed off their Air-Free Concept tires at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The company plans to release versions developed for small scale use before moving up to standard vehicles.

Invented by Franky Zapata, the FlyBoard is as close to becoming Iron Man as you can get. Its jet boots and palm-mounted stabilizers pump water with the help of a jet ski motor. More here.

The HellaFlush Japan event by apparel company Fatlace as seen through the eyes of iPhilms, whose light-hearted take on a car show makes the video a fun watch. The eye-catching custom rides help too.

A street-legal version of the Le Mans car, it has a 434hp supercharged V6 engine and weighs less than 3,000lbs, 100hp more powerful and 200-300lbs lighter than the already formidable Evora S.

A tribute to Honda’s “classic” motocompo bike, the electric Motor Compo folds up to fit in the back of your car, giving you a short-range ride to your destination, integrating your smartphone for nav.

Peter Norris’ concept for a Honda electric motorcyle has “a long front suspension, feet forward seating position, and a large footprint.” The anime- and chunky toy-look calls out to the kid in us.

We love the retro styling of Yamaha’s compact MOEGI. The gas-powered bike weighs just 176 pounds, and can run 188 miles on a tank of fuel. Nonsensical Japanese promo video here.

The highlights from Monster World Rally’s Gymkhana World Tour 2011. People in Vienna, Los Angeles and Melbourne got to see, hear and smell Ken Block do his thing live. First-person GoPro shots here.

French tuners DelaVilla add to the Cayman’s stylish looks with wider wheel wells, fatter bumpers, body-colored wheels, and quad exhaust. Under the hood, choose from 340, 385 or 420 hp upgrades.