Awesome Rides

Brabus’ latest custom, based on the Mercedes E-Class convertible, juiced up with an astounding 788hp, 6.3L V12 and a top speed of 231mph, the fastest four-seat drop-top your $681,000 can buy.

It may bear the Honda insignia on its tank, but it’s actually only inspired by the classic Z series bikes, aka Monkeys. Hadrien Le Flanchec built it with his own hands using a variety of parts.

If you enjoyed the drifting on the rooftop in the previous vid, then you’ll probably like the way the BMW 1M seamlessly slips through the Tetris-like cuts in the concrete walls here. (Thanks David!)

Alloy Yachts’ Vertigo 220 vessel was designed by a naval architect and combines the best of contemporary living with oceanic luxury, with sweeping teak floors and Christian Liaigre interiors.

Morgan officially unveiled the 3-Wheeler earlier this year. Watch the video to see the revived classic hooning about and hear its 115hp engine roar. Check out its website to find a dealer near you.

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This awesome bike mod comes to us courtesy of French graphic designer Benjamin Blanchard, who modernized his Triumph Speed Triple with carbon-fiber, LED lighting, and plenty of black.

Audi’s R8 V8 Limited Edition commemorates their victories at Le Mans, and offers a 430 hp, 4.2-liter V8, titanium-toned paint and wheels, 19″ double Y-spoke tires and a set of red brake calipers.

We really want this video to be the real deal, but you certainly have to wonder whether you’d ever be allowed to drift a BMW 1M on a skyscraper’s helipad. If it’s fake, the VFX guys still win.

When we heard that Audi was making a car for Elton John’s charity auction, we figured it’d be covered with gold and diamonds. Instead, we get this blindingly cool chrome Audi R8 Spyder V10.

This sexy titanium, stainless and carbon-fiber custom bike is a one-of-a-kind dream machine. Powered by a 1852cc, 144HP S&S engine, and Akrapovič exhaust, it’s not just about looks either.

Just when you thought the MINI couldn’t get any smaller, BMW revealed their tiny $22k two-seater, which tops out at a zippy 149mph in an upgraded 208hp, $32k John Cooper Works version. Vid here.

Renault takes us on a record-smashing 8:07.79 ride around Nürburgring in the Mégane RS Trophy, making it the fastest-ever lap around the track in a production FWD car. Impressive for a 265hp car.

The revamped M5 may not look much different, but under the hood it’s got a powerful new Twin-turbo V8 with 560hp and a 0-to-60 time of 4.4secs. Add on the “drivers package” for a 190mph top speed.

Winning our sexiest go-kart award, Beau Reid’s GK2G concept vehicle weighs just 65 pounds, a carbon fiber body, runs on lithium batteries, and folds small enough to fit in a car trunk.

The Batmobile to be used in the upcoming theatre production of Batman Live has been unveiled; the story tells the tale of Dick Grayson and how he becomes Batman’s sidekick, Robin.

Only 100 of these race-ready bikes will be made, powered by a fiery 185hp, 1190cc V-Twin engine. With a pricetag of $39,999, only serious racers need apply. Add $4k for the carbon-fiber edition.

Dale Earnhardt’s racing reign inspired the Intimidator Camaro, empowered by a highly modified, supercharged V8 with an intimidating 704 hp and 695 lb/ft of torque. (Thanks Samuel!)

This see-through rarity was shown off by Pontiac at the 1939-40 New York Worlds Fair, and can now be yours, if the price is right. It’s expected to fetch $275k to $475k when it hits the auction block.

Poland isn’t exactly known for their automobiles, but this supercar concept offers some promise with its Lambo-influenced carbon-Kevlar body, and a 638hp, 6.2-liter V8 (likely from the Corvette ZR1).

The twin rotor BMW boxer powered, carbon fiber Hoverbike concept weighs 231 lbs with a max takeoff weight of 595 lbs, range of 92 miles at 80 knots, top speed of 172 mph and 10,000′ altitude.

Rob Pollock hand-paints woodgrain patterns into bicycle frames and forks. That’s right, we said paint. He doesn’t cover the parts with any veneer or material. Three woodgrain finishes are available.

Fusion is the new version of the practical and designy YikeBike electric folding bike; it’s made of alloy and strengthened polymer composite, which makes it more affordable. (Thanks Adrian!)