X-9 Nighthawk Bike
An experimental bike frame made by Brano Meres that uses sandwich panels to achieve a faceted look similar to its namesake aircraft. It has an aramid honeycomb core and carbon fiber skin.
An experimental bike frame made by Brano Meres that uses sandwich panels to achieve a faceted look similar to its namesake aircraft. It has an aramid honeycomb core and carbon fiber skin.
The Lamborghini Urus looks like an Aventador that hit the gym. Named after a Spanish breed of bull, the Urus is a 4-seater 4×4 SUV with a 600+hp engine. Lamborghini plans to launch it in 2015.
ETT is a mass transportation concept that uses magnetic levitation in airless and frictionless tunnels, reaching speeds of up to 4,000mph. Translation? New York to Beijing in just 2 hours!
The militaristic G-class gets the crazy AMG treatment, with a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine, blasting out 544hp, and attached to a deft AMG Speedshift Plus 7-Speed transmission.
Masashi Teshima spent 7 years and $121,000 making a replica of the iconic bike from Akira. He exhibited the bike all over Japan to raise funds to help victims of the 2011 earthquake. Videos here.
With similar lines to the earlier Metropolis concept, this squat, shooting brake style car is a full hybrid, with 291hp total power. An electric-only mode helps it achieve a 166mpg fuel economy.
Inpsired by the classic Willys FC, this militaristic Wrangler-based beast can handle the roughest of terrains on its huge wheels, and places the driver above the front tires for a cockpit-like view.
Aimed at young – and rich – families, the Fisker Atlantic is a four-door hybrid sport sedan. It shares the sleek and curvy aesthetic of the Karma and Surf, with the addition of a see-through glass roof.
The Viper returns with a vengeance, blasting out 640hp and 600 lb/ft of torque from its 8.4L V10. For a naturally-aspirated engine, its power-to-weight ratio is impressive. Oh, and it looks bad-ass.
V8 Supercar champion Jamie Whincup loses it in a hairpin turn, pulling a full 360° spin in the middle of the track. Like a boss, he recovers and goes on to complete the race. Show off.
Steve Mahan is legally blind, with 95% of his vision already gone. He’s also the first user of Google’s self-driving car. Gearheads may balk at this technology, but we can’t deny that it has its uses.
An open top, two-seater variant of the i8, its drivetrain combines an electric motor and a combustion engine. Goes from 0 to 62 in 5s with a top speed of 155mph and gets an amazing 94mpg.
Unlike most concept vehicles, the J-12’s design gives it an old school charm. Based on the 2012 Wrangler Unlimited, the J-12 has a 6ft. cargo bed, a 3in. suspension lift kit and 36in. tires.
Two Twist bicycles can be connected to form a tandem bike. The rear wheel has attachments for two pairs of pedals and is easily removable, while the seat and handlebars can switch places.
The Doubleback is a Volkswagen Transporter modified with an electric slide out rear pod that adds 6′ of space – it’s a vehicle and trailer in one. Unfortunately it’s only available in the UK.
This is the 1984 Toleman TG-184-2, the exact same car that the legendary Ayrton Senna drove in his debut in Formula 1, the same season where he took second place in the rainy 1984 Monaco GP.
While they have to do something about the name, we like the looks and specs on this Slovenian carbon fiber sports car, with a 4.2L Audi V8, producing 444hp and a top speed of 193mph.
The Hamster heads to the States to learn to drive America’s largest and most dangerous vehicles, including an MIA2 Abrams tank, a two-ton wrecking ball, and the world’s most powerful fire engine.
Nissan’s experimental Deltawing will run the 24 Hours of Le Mans using a small 1.6L turbo 4 with just 300hp. But with rocket-like aerodynamics and reduced mass, it’s still likely to be a speed demon.
German tuners Reifen Koch make a stock Mustang GT even more aggressive. The mod adds a new fascia, sills and tail, Brembo brakes, side exhaust, suspension upgrades, and a hydraulic axle lift kit.
All about Pagani’s latest car. It’s worth watching just to hear how “Huayra” is actually pronounced. How hilarious would it be if low-end cars like the Smart Fortwo had pompous making-of videos?
An urban military-themed collaboration between Ducati and Diesel based on the Monster 1100 EVO. It has a 100hp 1078cc 2-cylinder engine, 6-speed transmission and adjustable suspension.
Holy switchback skills, Batman! Watch in wonder as Manganiello Vincenzo drives skillfully pilots his Fiat X1/9 in the Slalom Salerno Croce di Cava for the actual win. More videos of competitors here.
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