Wood had been a primary choice of motor engineers and designers before the introduction of metal, fiberglass and carbon-reinforced plastic, as wood is not only lightweight and easy to style, but it leaves no waste behind when disposed. Even after the arrival of new materials, many auto engineers and artists love trying their hand in wooden cars to come up with some unique and environmentally sustainable cars or vehicles. Here are some of the creative wooden cars that will leave you spellbound with their design and functionality.
Wooden electric car:
Developed by 48-year-old carpenter from Shenyang province of China, Liu Fulong, this is an electric car made entirely from wood. Powered by an onboard battery, the wooden electric car runs about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) on a single charge. Featuring the body and frame made using wood, the electric car can hit the top speed of 30 kilometers per hour (18.65 mph). Integrating wing mirrors, horn, indicators and headlights, the handcrafted wooden electric car not just looks artistic and elegant, but also helps in sustaining the environment. After receiving the attention in the country and worldwide, Liu has plans to develop the wooden car on large scale.
Lamborghini style wooden supercar:
Not everyone has the resources to buy a supercar, but there are creative minds that think out of the box and come up with something unique to fulfill their dreams. This is exactly what the Lamborghini loving carpenter, Yu Jietao, does when he stripped down an electric car and refurbished it with wood. Hand carved with rosewood, the wooden car has beetle-wing doors and looks like a supercar. Measuring about four meters in length, 1.5 meters in width and is 1.5 meters in height; the wooden supercar simply attracts the attention.
Maniwa, Japanese Wooden Supercar:
Produced by a Japanese company, Sada-Kenbi, Maniwa as they call it is a supercar made entirely of solid wood. Running on a 175cc engine, the wooden supercar can reach the top speed of 50 mph. Featuring handlebars in place of steering wheel, the supercar looks more like a motorcycle.
Wooden Bugatti Veyron:
Manufactured in an Indonesian workshop, the wooden replica of the Bugatti Veyron looks and feels as good as the real one. Made using teak wooden scraps, the wooden Bugatti Veyron touts a detailed interior, which includes a realistic steering wheel and shifter, together with pedals and seats to give the feel of a real supercar.
Wooden cars have always attracted the attention of art lovers across the world. Apart from presenting artistic designs, these cars also help is sustaining the environment.
