Awesome Rides

Team BlackSheep headed to the desert of Dubai with its speedy TBS Vendetta drone to chase down a group of 1600hp Funco dune buggies as they tore up the sand. And no, that whine isn’t the sound of the buggies’ engines – it’s the drone’s rapidly spinning rotors.

Godzilla gets a new front end that improves airflow, aero tweaks, and an upgraded interior with premium materials, and a new dashboard that favors simplicity over the myriad switches in the outgoing model. Oh, and its 3.8L twin-turbo V6 gets 20 extra horses, for total of 565.

Classic Recreations’ handbuilt GT500 Shelby Mustang packs a 427ci Ford Performance V8 and a Procharger F1-R supercharger to push out more than 800hp. It’s built on a ’67 fastback chassis, and rocks 18″ Forgeline wheels, Detroit Speed suspension, and Magnaflow exhaust.

The already amazingly good Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a retractable targa-style top, which frankly, makes this the looking MX-5 ever, with its smooth, fastback look when closed. Not only does the roof retract, but the back window folds to allow for maximum exhaust note ear candy.

Watchmaker Bell & Ross created a concept car to serve as muse for its new BR 03 AeroGT timepieces. The result is a fighter jet inspired supercar we’d love to see actually produced. Specs include a 602hp twin-turbo V8, a 0-to-60 of 3.0s, and a 200mph-ish top speed.

A bicycle made to withstand a harsh coastal environment. The Priority Coast has a rust-proof aluminum frame and fork, stainless steel fenders and spokes, weather-resistant grips and seat, a carbon belt drive and sealed bearings.

After selling its 100th FJ, Icon came up with a proof of concept for future FJ models, with new parts such as a supercharged 540hp V8, custom Brembo brakes and custom Fox shocks. The vehicle will be displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Chevy takes their latest Camaro to the next level, with this track-ready beast that packs a 640hp supercharged V8, aero enhancements, massive Brembo brakes, Magnetic Ride suspension, and either a 6-speed manual or a quick-shifting new 10-speed automatic.

Jay Leno’s Garage checks out the Fugu Z, a 1973 Datsun 240Z restomodded by Fast and Furious actor Sung Kang. The stripped down sports car has a tweaked 300hp Nissan R32 engine and a formidable body kit that’s balanced with perfect white paint. More on Autoblog.

The all new drop-top Camaro drives better than ever, with coupe-like handling thanks to its stiff chassis, reduced weight, and sporty steering. Optional Magnetic Ride Control dynamically adjusts the suspension to every driving condition. Read our review on 95octane.

A far-future tire design for autonomous vehicles. The Eagle 360 would offer cars much greater maneuverability, thanks to their spherical shape, a larger contact area, and unique tread design. Their mag-lev attachment system is like having four BB-8s driving your car.

Jeep and Mopar celebrate the Easter Jeep Safari’s 50th anniversary with seven concept off-road rides. The highlight of the batch might be the Trailcat, a Wrangler with the Hellcat’s 6.2L Hemi V8, but the retro Jeep Shortcut has won us over. More here.

Gearheads, put on your headphones and crank up the volume for this amazing video which brilliantly captures the sights and sounds of the twin-turbo V8 Ferrari 488 GTB, courtesy of Pennzoil. Why can’t we ever get the cops to shut down the city so we can drive like this?

The ultimate purist’s 911 features the 4.0L flat-six engine from the 911 GT3 RS, offering up an impressive 500 horses, an 8,250 RPM redline, a manual gearbox, an automated wing, and a top speed of 200 mph. Goes from 0-to-60 in just 3.7s, and sounds spectacular getting there.

The Vision Next 100 represents BMW’s ideas for its far future models. Its segmented parts minimize drag on the outside and warn drivers of obstacles on the inside. The interior also subtly transforms when going between manual and autonomous driving modes.

An electric go-kart for children ages 5 to 9. The Arrow goes up to 9mph and lasts up to 1h per charge. Its app lets guardians control and limit its capabilities, and it also has collision detection and geofencing. Body kit sold separately.

If we said “Lamborghini driver,” there’s probably an image that pops into your head – and it’s not a couple of little old ladies. Donut Media broke down that stereotype when it put Peggy and Audrey behind the wheel of a Street Standard Murcielago. Time to tear rubber!

The most fun you can have on three wheels will soon have instant torque. The EV3 Concept has an oil-cooled 46kW (~62hp) electric motor that can propel its carbon fiber-on-wood chassis to over 90mph. The production version will be available Q4 2016.

This totally bonkers motorcycle from French custom shop Lazareth puts its rider atop a monstrous Maserati 4.7-liter V8. In all, the bike packs 470 horses and 457 lb-ft. of torque, and basically looks like a car engine with wheels. We can’t imagine how hot that seat gets.

Abarth pours its crazy sauce on the Miata-based FIAT 124 Spider. It packs a 170hp turbo 4, chassis reinforcements, a limited-slip diff, Brembo brakes, Bilstein dampers, an awesome exhaust note, and an anti-glare black hood, all without losing its 50/50 weight balance.

The DB 11 has an all new 5.2L twin-turbocharged V12 that produces up to 600hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque, delivered via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Intakes behind the rear windows push air to the rear of the trunk, creating a virtual spoiler. Drops Q3 2016 for $212K.

The master hoonigan returns to tear up some pavement and leave behind a thick layer of rubber and dust in his latest Gymkhana stunt video, taking on wild animals, exotic sports cars, and even a jumbo jet in and around Dubai in his tricked out Ford Fiesta RX43.

A gorgeous limited-edition carbon fiber Lambo that packs a 770hp V12 engine, and is capable of dashing from 0 to 60 in just 2.8s, with a top speed of 217mph. Its all-wheel drive configuration and rear wheel steering should help it handle brilliantly.