Artist creates full scale F1 car from recycled styrofoam

We have no idea why Michael A. Salter wanted to create a race car out of polystyrene packing waste, and we guess it doesn't matter -- he did, and this is the result. We don't have
Gallery: Styrofoam Race Car
[Source: Notcot via Jalopnik]












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
dukeisduke 11:02AM (6/26/2009)
Why?
Actually, a tank sprayer filled with gasoline would dissolve that thing in no time.
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Farris 11:25AM (6/26/2009)
At least he didn't try to spray paint it Ferrari Red.
Tim 1:19PM (6/26/2009)
No doubt the foam car could beat Hamilton's current McLaren.
ale 3:31PM (6/26/2009)
hah, or maybe mcLaren is using this to disguise the f1's no-testing policy, what better way to try a design than in innocent styrofoam...
Stumpy 11:06AM (6/26/2009)
I am very happy that I do not have that much free time.
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RamblinReck89 11:11AM (6/26/2009)
Imagine the power to weight ratio if you could get an F1 engine in there.
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Yaroukh 11:11AM (6/26/2009)
Obviously opinions on what is art may differ significantly.
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Redline 11:39AM (6/26/2009)
From the shape of the nose cone I would guess BMW-Sauber.
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lern2read fgt 11:48AM (6/26/2009)
But will it blend?
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hoosker_doo 12:35PM (6/26/2009)
I see what you did there
dukeisduke 12:38PM (6/26/2009)
Damn right it will, at least once you cut it into small enough chunks. Imagine the static electricity effects - the guy in the lab coat will look like Frosty the Snowman after blending that.