Wooden Supercar??? What??!!?
 

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.
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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.”
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WTF:ohmy:

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!!!

The Splinter’s top speed of 240mph,I dont think so.

Origami??

now a wooden engine block would be impressive . . .

1,134kg isn't that light compared to similar carbon fiber cars

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?

we also have termite problems in Australia....