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nthfinity
02-25-2008, 11:39 AM
The Splinter
The world’s first wooden supercar has been unveiled and its creators claim it can outrun a Porsche or Lamborghini.
The Splinter’s top speed of 240mph is partly due to its amazingly light body – a mere 1,134kg, about 240kg less than the super lightweight Porsche.
http://www.motortrader.com/a/main/4A0FFF32-CCCA-11DB-88A3-976D10F8BCFC/FD843A84-E15E-11DC-9045-377F3CFC6615/40FBC3D4-E161-11DC-AC96-F7873CFC6615.jpg
Despite its power, the Splinter is relatively eco-friendly, doing up to 20mpg.
The concept was created by Joe Harman, who built the car for a project at North Carolina State University.
Harman summed up the project saying: “We aren't trying to sell anything; we aren't trying to save the world, and we aren't advocating that everyone should drive a wooden car.
“This project is a scholastic endeavour in which are simply trying to explore materials, learn, teach, share ideas, and stimulate creativity.”
http://www.motortrader.com/a/main/4A0FFF32-CCCA-11DB-88A3-976D10F8BCFC/FD843A84-E15E-11DC-9045-377F3CFC6615/40FCF1AA-E161-11DC-AC96-F7873CFC6615.jpg

http://www.joeharmondesign.com/index.html

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WTF:ohmy:
HeilSvenska
02-25-2008, 01:29 PM
Burn it!


Does "wooden" steering come standard? Ha ha haw? ...sorry. That was lame. :mrgreen:

The name... is extremely poorly thought up. Splinter? I want to see someone crash this thing. Of course, that requires someone to actually build a working prototype. BURN!!!
enzoferrari
02-25-2008, 02:10 PM
The Splinter’s top speed of 240mph,I dont think so.
rave426
02-25-2008, 08:58 PM
Origami??
79TA
02-25-2008, 09:01 PM
now a wooden engine block would be impressive . . .

1,134kg isn't that light compared to similar carbon fiber cars
Zwan
02-26-2008, 07:29 AM
well its not going to be as light as carbon fiber cars has it has hydrogen to add to the weight :P
nthfinity
02-26-2008, 01:04 PM
well its not going to be as light as carbon fiber cars has it has hydrogen to add to the weight :P

it could be made of balsa wood, which is silly light weight..... not very strong tho :mrgreen:

"wooden engine" hahaha, what could be cooler?
Zwan
02-26-2008, 08:32 PM
we also have termite problems in Australia....