Awesome Rides

Boba-Motoring’s insane 16Vampir VW Golf is turbocharged to 1,013hp. It goes from 0 to 60mph in 2.3s and tops out at nearly 200mph. What’s that? You have a Bugatti Veyron SS and a Nissan GT-R? Watch this and weep.

Invented by David Patrick, Shark Wheels are skateboard wheels made of helical strips that form a cube-like shape. The shape leads to less rolling resistance allowing it to roll faster while the strips improve grip.

Gulfstream? Pfff. The billionaires of the future will take to the skies in a Saker S-1. This concept for a two-seater plane is designed after fighter jets, with a maximum speed of Mach 0.99. That’s 754mph. More at Gizmag.

An updated variant of the classic R 90 S bike – built to celebrate its 40 year anniversary. This modern reproduction has a 21st century BMW drivetrain, and handcrafted, retro-inspired body parts from Roland Sands Design.

Plume is an easy to install mudguard that gets out of the way when you don’t need it. It behaves like a retractable tape measure. It stays unfurled even in rough terrain, yet it coils back with a gentle press of your finger.

Chris Harris of Drive showcases two of the finest vehicles for summer driving ever to come out of the British isles. The eye-catching Morgan 3-Wheeler and the no nonsense Caterham 7 let your immerse yourself in the joy of driving.

Aston Martin keeps pushing the Vantage to One-77 levels. The V12 Vantage S has a 565hp 6L V12 engine, a 7-speed gearbox, a lighter aluminum and magnesium body with carbon fiber parts and carbon fiber ceramic brakes.

The Twin’Run concept car is a hot hatch that draws on the legacy of the R5 Turbo and the Clio V6 while also presenting Renault’s styling for its upcoming city cars. The little car has a 350hp 3.5L V6 engine and flat LED headlights.

The LEDs on Helios are for more than just illumination. Aside from a headlight, it also has two rear LEDs with multiple functions. They can be used as turn signals, visual speedometers and even provide turn-by-turn directions.

A new trailer rental and travel service in the U.S. that lets you rent an Airstream trailer along with a GMC Yukon Denali to tow the trailer. The service will help you plan your route according to your desires.

You know this video isn’t going to end well as this guy straps his precious Mustang GT 500 down and pushes the envelope on the dynamometer. Though it doesn’t fail in exactly the way we expected.

The Gran Lusso Coupé concept is a glimpse at the future of BMW. It has a V12 engine, 21″ wheels, wood and leather interior and a meticulously sculpted body that manages to look sleek even though it’s arrestingly immense.

Holger Schubert’s museum-like garage may have won him praise from Maserati, but right now it is home to his main source of inspiration: a Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. Petrolicious talked to Schubert about the car and its throne.

Gemballa takes a moment away from Porsches to modify McLaren’s MP4-12C Spider. The GT Spider has a carbon fiber body kit, forged lightweight alloy wheels and a black and orange leather trim on the interior. Another video here.

West Coast Defender buys classic (at least 25 years old) Land Rover Defenders in the UK, imports them to the US and then fixes them up with modern amenities, like GPS, leather interiors, LED headlights and more. Videos here.

The usual 5.4L DOHC supercharged aluminum block engine with 430 hp is joined with two new exterior colors and a 3-speed race transmission with parachute mount in Ford’s 50 piece edition of the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet. (Thanks Kris!)

The new S-Class will be launched this fall with a twin-turbo 4.7L V-8 with 455 hp and 516 lb/ft of torque. The deluxe interior includes massaging seats, fragrance system, heated steering wheel, a pair of 12.3″ screens, and LED lighting.

On the latest episode of Motor Trend’s J-Turn, host Jessi Lang learns how to ram blockades, escape dangerous situations, take the wheel from a dead driver, and take out other cars at the Bondurant School of High Perf. Driving.

Designed to provide a fun riding experience in a compact package, the Honda Grom is a small motorcycle with a 125cc engine, 4-speed transmission, 12″ wheels and a seat that’s just 29.7″ off the ground for optimum stability.

Aston Martin celebrates its centenary with the CC100 Speedster, a concept car that marries its past and present. It has a handmade carbon fiber body with split cockpit design and a V12 engine. View the full gallery here.

LEGO enthusiast Sheepo made an extremely detailed 1:7 scale remote-controlled replica of the Caterham 7, which itself is a kit car.  It has working suspensions, steering, gearbox and even disc brakes. More on Sheepo’s site.

A one-off bike made by El Solitario, the Trimotoro is an ’85 Moto Guzzi V65 that looks like it was modified in a junkyard using spare parts from robotic insects. It is at once raw and playful. Outdoor images by Bubble Visor.

Hot Wheels gathers eight Biomen drivers and makes them race and perform stunts along various terrain. It’s a live-action version of the scenarios kids make up while playing with their toy cars… down to the script.