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Cars

5 Of The Worst Custom Motorcycles From American Chopper

In 2011, the TV show “American Chopper” held a bike building competition with three designers competing for the audience’s vote. The contestants included Paul Teutul Sr. from Orange County Choppers, Paul Teutul Jr. representing his own company, and Jesse James from West Coast Choppers and “Monster Garage” fame.

Jesse James chose a classic chopper design with a frame made from stainless steel. Paul Jr. went for a design inspired by a World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane. And surprisingly, OCC (Orange County Choppers) selected an unconventional snowmobile-like all-terrain vehicle.

Why did OCC choose such an odd creation that didn’t match the competition’s theme and had no chance of winning? According to Paul Sr., he believed he was already unpopular due to the conflicts at OCC and thought he wouldn’t receive any votes, so they might as well build something outrageous.

And outrageous it was. The bike required the rider to lay down flat to drive it, had tank treads instead of front tires, and was powered by twin electric motors. As an extra touch, it even had flamethrowers on the front. After lots of trash talk and jokes between the teams, Paul Jr. and his P-51 Mustang-themed bike were declared the winners.

Motorsport

Watch Audi S1 Hoonitron Light up the Tires in a Drag Race Against R8 and RS E-Tron GT

In an unusual drag race featuring three different Audi models, the Audi S1 Hoonitron stands out as a unique contender. With its impressive 680 horsepower and all-wheel-drive setup, this purpose-built race car is designed for more than just going in a straight line. This sets the stage for an exciting matchup against the road-going RS E-Tron GT and the gas-powered R8.

The drag race, organized by Audi executives and featured in a recent CarWow video, showcases the capabilities of these Audis. The RS E-Tron GT is an all-electric model, delivering 646 horsepower through dual electric motors. Its sleek sedan design adds to its appeal. The R8 GT, on the other hand, is even sleeker and features a 5.2-liter V10 engine that powers only the rear wheels. Despite its lighter weight of 3,460 lbs, it is the least powerful of the three with “only” 620 horsepower.