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Custom Lamborghini V12-Powered Motorcycle Might be Craziest Ever, Has 350-Horsepower

By Jackson Chung June 7, 2015

Photo credit: Greg Kachadurian / Hooniverse / Flickr

Auto enthusiast Chuck Beck recently showcased his custom Lamborghini V12-powered – sourced from a salvaged Countach – at Atlanta’s Caffeine and Octane. Since there was no OEM frame that could handle such a large 5.2L engine, Beck had to build one from scratch, and the rider sits right behind the engine. He somehow made a three-speed automatic transmission from a Volkswagen work with the engine. Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on if Beck plans to sell this beauty. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including a video that gives us a glimpse at the colonization of Mars.

BAC Mono is What Happens When an F1 Car Meets a Roadster, Does 0-60 in 2.8-Seconds

By Jackson Chung June 7, 2015

If nothing else, the BAC Mono is as close as you’ll get to a street-legal F1 car. Priced from $130,000, this 1,190-pound, single-seater is powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 2.3L Ford Duratec engine tuned by Cosworth that generates 280-horsepower. With a power-to-weight ratio that beats the Bugatti Veyron, the Mono is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in a bonkers 2.8-seconds, 0-100 mph in 6.7 seconds and has a 170mph top speed. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

The Beast is an Off-Road Electric Scooter Designed to Handle Any Terrain, Includes 2 USB Ports for Charging Gadgets

By Jackson Chung June 7, 2015

Unlike other scooters, Daymak’s The Beast was designed to tackle both city streets and off-road trail as well. Featuring 15 W-hr solar panels that complement power from the grid by trickle charging the main 60-V 12-AH, a single charge is good for an electric range of 24-miles. According to the company, the solar panels can deliver 6.2-miles of range for every eight hours they are exposed to ambient sunlight. It has a top speed of 20mph running on a modest 500W gearless hub motor. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

You Could Either Spend a Fortune on Real Supercars, Or Use These 3 High-Tech Racing Simulators

By Jackson Chung June 6, 2015

You could either spend a few hundred thousand – millions on a new supercar, or use one of these high-tech racing simulators: the FMCG full-scale Formula 1 simulator, Vesaro 1 Evolve and Motion Pro II. Our favorite would definitely have to be the Motion Pro II, as it features a fully-functional dashboard, a multi-display wraparound setup and hydraulic racing seat that bends and turns to match the on-screen action. This updated model has a steering wheel with a servo motor connected to the steering shaft, so power-sapping belts and gears aren’t necessary. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including the breathtaking views of Earth as a SpaceX rocket falls back into our atmosphere.

Lykan Hypersport Added to Dubai Police Force, is More Expensive Than a Bugatti Veyron

By Jackson Chung June 5, 2015

With only 7 examples worldwide, the Lykan Hypersport is one of the rarest hypercars to ever be produced, and its $3.4-million price tag makes it more expensive than a Bugatti Veyron 16.4. The Dubai Police Force has recently added this 740-horsepower vehicle to their fleet, which is built upon RUF’S CTR3 mechanics and has a top speed of 245mph. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny Facebook status updates gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a Roman candle war captured on the streets of Chicago.

V8-Powered Chainsaw Sounds Like a Muscle Car, Mows Through 550m of Wood in 2.4-Seconds

By Jackson Chung June 5, 2015

When is a chainsaw not just a simple portable tool used to cut wood? When it’s powered by a 4.1-liter Holden V8 engine. This monster has the capability to mow straight through performance 550m hardwood in a mere 2.4-seconds without breaking a sweat. The custom chainsaw by Australia-based Whitlands Engineering has been equipped with a 3/4 Harvester chain along with a 1000mm Harvester bar. Earmuffs are recommended, thanks to the deafening 120-horsepower setup. Continue reading for the video and more information.

You’ve Seen Them On the Big Screen, Now These 5 Custom Movie Vehicles Exist in Real-Life

By Jackson Chung June 5, 2015

You’ve probably seen the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles van, Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Batpod, TRON Light Cycle and 1989 Batmobile on the big screen at least once, but now thanks to a few dedicated fans, they’ve become a reality. Our preferred mode of transport? It’s definitely the street-legal 1989 Batmobile, which was built by 29-year-old Zac Mihajlovic of Australia in the span of 2-years. He says: “It’s got adjustable suspension, it’s got a working afterburner, which is from the film – no machine gun sadly, no grappling hooks, no bombs that come out of the wheel, but beyond that, it’s pretty close.” Best of all, he dresses up as Batman and grants wishes from the Make a Wish Foundation. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including an elderly man who has a bizarre bucket list item that involves crashing through a garage.

Aston Martin DP-100 Vision GT Unveiled, Might be a Future 007 Bond Car

By Jackson Chung June 4, 2015

Aston Martin’s DP-100 Vision GT is the automaker’s first mid-engine vehicle, and just might be a future 007 car. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 that produces 800-horsepower and sports vented wheel arches for better airflow, ‘swan wing’ doors, active blades on each wheel that automatically open to cool the brakes or close to decrease drag, along with ‘bladed’ rear LED lights. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny demotivational posters gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of an expert at playing the invisible saxophone.

Real-Life Halo 4 Warthog Visits McChord Air Force Base and Then This Happened

By Jackson Chung June 3, 2015

Yes, this real-life Halo 4 Warthog vehicle commissioned by 343 Industries, a subsidiary of Microsoft, and built by the Aria has been circulating on the internet for quite some time now, but it recently visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington and this epic video ensued. Just to recap, it’s based on the Hummer H1 chassis and stands 8-feet tall. The team spent months creating a Warthog body identical to the video version, right down to the fake rivets on the plastic reinforced fiberglass body panels and gauges in the interior with static readouts. That’s not all, even the horn heard in-game has been lifted and attached to a speaker. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including what happens when molten aluminum meets a lava lamp.

When You Combine a Motorcycle, Trike and Batpod Into One, Can-Am’s Spyder F3 is the Result

By Jackson Chung June 3, 2015

Take a motorcycle, trike, along with parts from Batman’s Bat Pod, combine them into one, and you get the 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3. Think of it as a hot rod of the motorcycle world. In addition to the exclusive UFit system, which allows riders to customize their Spyder F3 with unique peg positions, handlebar options, clothing and accessories, this updated model features a Rotax 1330 ACE inline three-cylinder motor generating 115 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed semi-automatic transmission. Continue reading for three videos, including one pitting it against similar vehicles, and more information.