Wooden car will leave your Porsche or Lamborghini in the dust

The world’s first wooden supercar, called the Splinter, has been unveiled. Producing 600 bhp from its 4.6 liter V8 engine, and with a top speed of 240 mph, this car will leave just about everyone else in the dust.

Splinter is made from a combination of maple, plywood, and MDF, giving it a beautiful look while cutting from its weight. Even the wheels have wooden rims. Joe Harmon, who is heading the project, said, “Wood has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than aluminium or steel, and it possesses a versatility that makes many types of construction techniques possible. The satisfaction involved in making something from a piece of wood is awesome.”

The car also has a roll cage to protect the occupants and stiffen the chassis. We’re guessing that would come in handy seeing as there is an almost infinite number of things that can go wrong with a wooden car. Read more »