FIRST LOOK: Rodin FZero - 1500bhp Single-Seat V10 Madness!

[@TopGear]

Which will be faster: RB17 or FZero?

[@privatesocialhandle]

He said that the back fins so the car looks "better" complaining about how "flat" it will look otherwise. Respectfully, take notes from the RB17, that car looks astonishing where as the FZero looks like it was built in Batman's cave. The one unique thing about the FZero is the custom engine shape and placement but the RB17 is miles ahead in term of design and finish.

[@Horton138]

The FZero has double the downforce, targeted to weigh about 200kg less and has 300 bhp more. Of course the FZero will be faster.

[@Horton138]

@@privatesocialhandle finish doesn't matter when it comes to lap times.

[@privatesocialhandle]

@Horton138 No one said otherwise. Also, good luck seeing the corners while sitting in that FZero.

[@afrog2666]

@@privatesocialhandle See the corners? Gonna drive around Paris?

[@TopCarsTV]

When the speed-freak santa from NZ said that he's 71, has no kids and just decided invest a lot of money in it - that sounded both sad and heroic at the same time. I hope the legacy will live on

[@LarsAgerbk]

agreed

[@falcongamer58]

Many such cases 😔

[@XxApo70xX]

Whats the sad part? Having not kids?

[@TopCarsTV]

@@XxApo70xX sad part is coming to terms with your age and mortality and thinking about what will remain after you leave.

[@Memovids32]

yeah, he could save thousands of kids lives, but decided to build a low grade batmobile instead.

[@sehemunzuri]

"I'm 71 years old, I've always wanted to do it. I've managed to make the money be able to do it, so I'm gonna do it."

[@joeysmith4066]

Do it!.. Haha I didn't realize this was a quote

[@joaquinpaul8205]

Gotta respect that 100%

[@TheMaauw]

Legend!

[@TheMaauw]

I can't believe they didn't mention Group C once? I get Massive Group C vibes (with a closed cockpit obviously) 😁

[@geniotorres2520]

This car is HIDEOUS!!!! Looks like a child was told to draw a Batmobile and then they built it….. so much in terms of infrastructure, and they came up with this…. Sad and lame!!!!!!! And incredibly UGLY!!!!!!

[@RodinCars]

Thanks for visiting us in New Zealand and having a look at our FZero. David and the Rodin team look forward to having you guys back soon.

[@kiwiryker]

Proud to be KIWI

[@kiwihib]

It was a surprise to find a track in North Canterbury while driving past in 2021 while we motor homing around the South Island, Kiwi's rule, kia kaha.

[@geoffhipwell2198]

It's great to see this car coming from you Kiwis. (Don't tell anyone I said that. I'm an Aussie)! 🦘

[@ohar7237]

At the beginning: "You might be surprised to hear that this car is from New Zealand..." "Nah, I've heard of John Britten." I'm super jealous of the ability to make engines from scratch. That's a project I'd love to do some time, and don't expect I'll ever have the ability. Anyway, cool stuff!

[@NegativeROG]

What an absolutely stellar achievement for a man to be able to claim. I'm in awe. 24,871 thumbs up. I don't know what that is in metric thumbs, you guys will have to do the conversion yourselves.

[@Alorand]

I thought nothing could look more like a Batmobile than the McMurtry Speirling, but this takes it up another notch.

[@74810Eric]

The FZero for Michael Keaton's Batman, The Speirling For Ben Affleck's Batman and Lamborghini Vision GT For Christian Bale's.

[@Bread996]

David is very realistic about what he's capable of, and what he's up against. I love his honesty. He's provided a dream job for the people that work there.

[@dadcooks1347]

Philosophically he does have kids, he has invested so much into young drivers in the NZ motorsports scene, they all love him.

[@afrog2666]

Those are called investments, or donations rather ;)

[@JakobusVdL]

And a very loyal bunch of colaborators in the Rodin workforce

[@rocketlaunch99]

Imagine if a kiwi driver of his program wins lemans in his car (considering they participate later on)

[@farishanafiah8461]

​@@afrog2666You do need somewhere to start. As if you can do everything yourself. 🙃🙃

[@nithinkamath4]

I’m 100% positive Rodin have supported Liam Lawson since a longtime, and now he’s an F1 driver on a top team.

[@BR-du3fn]

That guy has sponsored Liam Lawson for many years and in an interview he said that he had given him significantly more funding than Red Bull. Amazing support!

[@Pedro285]

Liam has driven his projects there at the track and also at Highlands. Great sponsor to have ..

[@canchero724]

Absolutely fantastic. What a guy.

[@halomultiplayermoments]

Lawson is class. You could see that when he drove for Ricardo.

[@NikosKalantasTouKabourdirhTouK]

9:02 almost brought tears to my eyes. He doesnt have any kids, he knows that he will not take anything with him (something that MANY people, especially the filthy rich always forget and take everything for granted) and he wants to fulfill his dream of making his own car, growing it up as a kid... This man really DESERVES to succeed! My friend, you have my respect for what you said and what you are trying to do!

[@chrisjames7803]

and spent so long r&d ing it,, hes too old to drive it to its potential..

[@geniferteal4178]

​@FIGFPV as someone aging with no kids, my only thought was how smart of him to want to do something with his money since he's not leaving it to anyone.

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

@@FIGFPV Well it is the natural goal of every living being, just most in the West have been brainwashed into not having children whilst we import millions from the third-world to replace us...

[@mg5904]

I expect there are other things he could do with his money where he would be remembered far more fondly by many more ppl.

[@NikosKalantasTouKabourdirhTouK]

@@geniferteal4178 its not just "something", its his dream and this is exactly the reason that this man induces respect. He wants to CREATE something, instead of wasting his money in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas escorts

[@Racebuiltinc]

I was the supervisor on Iron Gate bridge in Kaikoura as part of the NCTIR project after the earthquake in 2016. I flew to Christchurch and would drive the inland road past the Rodin facility every two weeks. The misinformation about what was going on at Rodin was epic!?! Everyone had a different story about what they did their and what they were trying to achieve. It is awesome to see the car finally “completed” or in its first iteration as any good race car is an evolution.

[@thegrotto5540]

I heard F3 project, work on Mad Mike's 787b update, supercars running cars in winter air down there, bunch of crazy stuff. This is way cooler.

[@Racebuiltinc]

@ yeah I heard purchased failed lotus production car chassis, F1 secret facility, F3 training facility, and Holden proving ground lol Rodin is way cooler love they modified a Judd and then just built their own V10!!!

[@huepix]

The sound of that canopy opening was weirdly satisfying

[@jasmijnariel]

Right out of a starwars movie 😉😅

[@morris2450]

I thought the same👍

[@RedfishCarolina]

I love how humble this guy talks about his car and facility. Despite the fact that everything is absolutely bonkers in quality and cost, he discusses everything with the same down to earth manner a farmer would talk about his old tractor and barn build.

[@JakobusVdL]

@@RedfishCarolina though he does say that he designed the bodywork and made the wheels. He has a whole slew of very smart engineers in his facilities, and from other stuff I've read about Rodin, he's the money man with lots of ideas, and drive, but not hands on making things.

[@vr6one]

He's obviously a billionaire. The fact he's wanted to do this since the 70s and is now making it happen in HIS 70s is everything. I can't wait to see this thing full tilt.

[@millroyboy07]

You might be surprised how much the capital is for farming. Tens of millions depending on the size of the farm.

[@FENZIT]

New Zealand Man

[@JakobusVdL]

@@FENZIT Australian man, based in New Zealand

[@somenygaard]

The car is incredible but that property the factory and track sits on is amazingly beautiful. I kept getting distracted from the car by that view.

[@twosnakse]

Come to NZ mate! Easily found all over the South Island 😊

[@timbob1145]

Absolutely stunning and I could definitely die happy sitting by that track seeing a car like that going round. Stuff of dreams.

[@MoneyRant]

yeah, like a movie background but for real

[@joaquinpaul8205]

It almost doesn't look real, even. Looks like some fantasy world to me, breathtakingly beautiful

[@ericwilliams538]

​@twosnakse Visiting New Zealand is definitely some I would love to do before I leave this world. Also, I have to make it to Montana and Oregon the mountains there, too. I even live in the States, and it's just difficult when you got kiddos..

[@mogelkaiser1876]

the FZero looks like a moden Can-Am Monster. The huge fenders, the gigantic wings and the overall proportions.... just as crazy as the cars in can-am in the 70s with basically no rules

[@ezacher4634]

Sadly making the same power as they did 50 years ago.

[@Stonebearer]

@@ezacher4634 .... probably with reliability and performance they would kill for 50 years ago.

[@CrashInnes]

Mclaren

[@CMPDestroyer]

This is the closest idea of what a modern Can-Am car might look like.

[@Reynard_11]

@@CrashInnes My first thought on seeing the rear wing & it's buttress' was M8F. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned, he being a Kiwi & all.

[@MickyGsaysrah]

So much respect to this guy. He's given people jobs and is living his dream all at the same time as building an epic concept of a car.

[@jetjazz05]

When I watched Top Gear as a kid in the early 2000s I always wondered how it could get any crazier. In keeping with tradition, I'm once again impressed. Thanks Top Gear.

[@spdcrzy]

Literally a fighter jet for the road. An ACTUAL real-life Batmobile. Thank you, David Dicker. You're good people.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Naah, it needs guns to be able to say "literally "😊

[@gibbethoskins8621]

That's not how the word literally works, if it had a jet engine, yes.

[@spdcrzy]

@@gibbethoskins8621 in G-forces, it absolutely is comparable to a fighter. Even higher, in most cases. Ground G's are harsher on the body than air G's in many cases. But yes, I agree.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

@spdcrzy Fair call 👍🏽

[@myname5099]

i was looking for this. looks like the 90s batmobile got redesigned for f1

[@light_house]

The car sure is amazing but the man behind it, David Dicker stole the show with his straightforwardness and down to earth personality! For the way he is and he talks now I'm actually interested in the car he's working on, I'll definitely dig deeper into this guy and his company. I think I'd just sit around and talk with him about cars and life if I ever get the chance. Sooo nice of a person!

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

Glad to see the wealthy guy, who made his money charging the maximum for the products he sold, decides to transfer his wealth not back to those that bought from him, but to other wealthy people via product purchases. He is a selfish monster in every sense of the word........

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

​@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf What products did this man make and sell ?

[@TheTruthKiwi]

​ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf His money so he can do whatever he wants with it. He's putting a ton of money into the local economy and businesses with his factory and test center and I'm sure the money he gets from the rich buyers will go back into it as well. Plus he sponsors young drivers in New Zealand. Absolute legend.

[@angkhoavo8004]

@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf Right, so being wealthy & spending money in legal ways, especially this way creates good legacy = monster in your definition? Guess we all know why you are poor.

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

Your comment is all me me me

[@space.youtube]

Of all the unattainable track specific bespoke cars, and their designers/owners you've covered and interviewed, this is by far the most interesting and endearing. Both are completely bonkers, and it's great.

[@82726jsjsufhejsjshshdjso]

What a legend this guy is. To be free from bullshit and PR and just say what he really thinks, to have the money and passion to do it, and to have that place on earth to do it in. Amazing ❤

[@Dean_Cooling]

I love this guy. Hope it’s very successful. His honesty is very refreshing. No swerving answers. Just being politely honest. Good man.

[@WyFoster]

ambitious project. Can't fault the guy for going for his dreams. Good luck guys!

[@Synthetic-Chicken]

Extremely proud to be a Kiwi with motorsport greats like this, lil ole New Zealand still making its mark on the world. Kia Kaha NZ

[@jackdoe3889]

What a nice guy he is and so down to earth, despite the obvious fortune he has made. Worked all his life and now spends it to fulfill his dream. Brilliant. You have already succeeded before it's even finished.

[@oliverrenatolopeslavrador6304]

Now i want a v10 rival series to f1. Pure driving tracks and no street courses. A man can dream

[@meditation_club2959]

top gear finally figured it out over the last year, really becoming the greatest car show again and I am all there for it

[@Matts44444]

This was such an incredible watch, I mean between the landscape, the machine, the creator… I loved it. A true character creating his dream car, and he truly knew how to talk about it too, not just a spectator. I hope this project continues to thrive!

[@ash3r123]

after watching this cars progress over the last few years, it's amazing to see it finally come to fruition. Rodin has been killing it recently, since acquiring the old T125 chassis' from lotus, and having drivers such as Red Bulls Liam Lawson help with development has really meant that they are at the top of the game when it comes to these track monsters. Can't wait to see one in the flesh, hopefully at next year's FOS!

[@jryalls]

I should hope Liam Lawson drives for them, this guy has been finding his F1 career for years.

[@Mrtweet81]

The reason F1 teams spend so much money is because they are forced to make the car go fast despite the rules trying their best to make them go slower. If there were no rules in F1 they could have made the cars a lot faster than what they are today at a lot lower cost

[@jacobm2625]

They'd still end up spending a shitload of money. Competition is competition, and more money spent usually means a faster car.

[@Analisede_Tudo]

​@@jacobm2625That's why f1 has cost cap

[@unkindled6410]

having ''no rules'' would end up resulting in these races becoming slaughterfests, but its true that there are way too many restrictions on F1 which is part o what killed its excitment and even the major potential of these cars, to the point things that are more properly aligned with actual cars without restrictions can be faster like this or the future RB17.

[@MuhammadNiz007]

F1 car's are still way faster than this thing. The mighty W11 from 2020 is like 5s faster than current gen cars.

[@myusername3689]

@@MuhammadNiz007 The W11 beat a no rules LMP1

[@Beefercow]

This is the top of the car world for sure. The guy has dedicated his life to making this machine and its absolutely a beautiful. Im not exactly a car guy but stuff like this thats built with passion and no bars held back is so cool to see.

[@philipdoyle6878]

What a brilliant entrepreneur, car maker and visionary. A great interview to extract the information about the design and his motivation for making the car.

[@Dasycottus]

This man is a national treasure and New Zealand must protect him at all costs

[@Waihekeguy]

New Zealand would prefer to celebrate someone who's done nothing except covering their face with tattoos

[@BestKiteboardingOfficial]

Hats off to the guy, you can't take it with you after all. He's spending his money, employing people and living his best life. Chapeau.

[@kk-fo3zx]

There's a bot account that's basically copied and pasted (with a few alterations) your comment above that got like 5x the likes. Shit sucks. Tbh, I definitely agree with you :)

[@user-Xx0xxxxx]

Bruh they essentially made the redbull X2010 real

[@Rngh00101]

Fr

[@CharlieChavess]

the comment I was looking for!

[@Tzuau78]

Front on… it fully had those vibes

[@kylelee1774]

That was already done years ago the Caparo T1 it was on top gear

[@JakobusVdL]

​@@kylelee1774Caparo never made it to production. Hopefully Rodin see it through

[@charlesblithfield6182]

I love how this guy is going it from the ground up, no compromises, even did his own CAD and had someone check it to see it wasn’t off base.

[@mikealanzo]

I like the guy more than I like the car.... Achieving what very few can do, on his own and actually reaching his goal is nothing short of pure wonder! Well done Sir!

[@ChazAdams]

I was so ready to shout “can we stop with these stupid things” and then when he said you can’t take money with you I applauded him

[@TTOOS]

NOW........ you get it....... 🙄😂

[@sprolyborn2554]

@@TTOOS just because he cant take it with him doesnt mean you're going to get any of it.

[@TTOOS]

@@sprolyborn2554 You are WEIRD!!!!.......

[@veronicabaddie3596]

*0:23** Newest version of the Batmobile*

[@glonniecanoy3441]

Imagine in the few years, the Batmobile would look something more like a Le Mans Prototype.

[@jjjfo1818]

Yeah if this isn’t the next Batmobile idk what they’re doing

[@MachuDidgeridoo]

^ on the money!

[@jacksincoulin6434]

Oh my goodness

[@blackchrisII]

That's exactly what I was v thinking!!!

[@danielmaund1477]

What a bit of kit, love the guys attitude too!

[@MaritimeWildlife]

This thing's absurd... I love it. That engine package looks like something out of a fighter jet, it's so form fitted. Amazing.

[@josephkelly4893]

What a cool old Kiwi bloke, typical chill self deprecating humour, love everything he is doing there. What a machine

[@JakobusVdL]

@@josephkelly4893 Dicker is an Aussie, but otherwise agree. A real performance nut (with loads of money)

[@volvos70t51]

David Dicker is living his best life!. i'm SO impressed and can't wait to see the FZero VII. WOW!!!!! 👍

[@brad2tube]

So incredibly Kiwi and so unique. Munro, Hamilton, McLaren, Britten … and now here’s Rodin (David Dicker) to take the torch forward. ✊💥

[@waynesmith2287]

Peter Beck (Rocket Lab) New Zealand has launched over 50 rockets in to space. Australia nil.

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "Munro, Hamilton, McLaren, Britten … and now here’s Rodin (David Dicker)..."

[@Harold_Flite]

He is Australian.

[@waynesmith2287]

@@Harold_Flite True. But as Aussies keep stealing ours bout time we got a payback.

[@brad2tube]

@ very true, I concede but the Rodin he’s built is not.

[@Naturallproductions1]

Wow Amazing mister Rodin !! So nice to see this in the world

[@pooyakhalili406]

It's the batmobile!

[@wtfdookiefpv]

no

[@beatsandstuff]

@@wtfdookiefpv yes

[@ivanameruoso]

I'm sick of reading this comment about every fast looking car

[@wtfdookiefpv]

@ I sick of people not knowing how to spell

[@wtfdookiefpv]

@ to be fair, that person probably has never seen a Batman movie

[@chestrockwell8328]

Awesome, simply awesome...and seems like a down right good guy as well. He's living every car guys ultimate dream. Building his own vehicle, built his own track, built his own facility, has is own crew, makes as much as possible in house....this is the car guy win of wins.

[@JackTorrance333]

20 years ago I worked 5 axis mills in an aerospace manufacturing facility. Nowadays car companies are utilizing the technology. Astounding.

[@Winnerwinnercabbagesoup]

5 axis mills are commonplace these days. I utilise this to my benefit by designing parts which require only fixturing once; this allows tolerances between features of 20um or so on all faces. This allows for less reliance on adjustment on the part to achieve accurate placement of features, and instead we can rely on dead-reckoning.

[@zedfender9423]

When you get to those tolerances how do you actually know its accurate? I can imagine that is the hard part.

[@Winnerwinnercabbagesoup]

@@zedfender9423 we start with independent CMM - usually accurate to a few microns. Followed by prototyping which involves testing the overall function and level of accuracy & precision; in our industry this can be done optically at sub-assembly level - which also verifies your tolerance stack.

[@zedfender9423]

@@Winnerwinnercabbagesoup so use your eyes. Makes sense. Thanks

[@N4CR]

@@zedfender9423 Optical instruments. Similar to how accuracy of optics are measured, they can measure down to insane levels of detail, like a small drain on a surface that is the scale of the world.

[@RustyWells2]

I love this guy he's the very reason the car community is the greatest community in the world and why cars and hot roding is not going anywhere!

[@ibl4kout714]

This is the most NZ style interview for making an insane car. Chur bro 🤙

[@robertmoore119]

I concur, it does look like the Batmobile. But it also looks cool in its own way. The RB is more stylish, but this one does have potential of being an excellent track machine for purchase. Hopefully that guy continues to move forward. I like that he says he "just wants to show what is possible". Good Luck!

[@utubeballbag]

Incredible. Well done mate 👏 we need more people like this in the world just experimenting with the edge of madness , superb. The sound feck me ...

[@farmdreamer342]

Britten then comes Rodin, Kiwis never failed to amaze us! Thank you

[@itmtracknfield]

Don't forget Hamilton Jet, McLaren and Burt Munro among others! PS NZ will claim Dicker (and we will share the Pavola with Australia)

[@JordanMcGimpsey]

David is Australian, but he's a great guy so we give him a pass.

[@JayTalksinjury]

71 yrs old and turned the Batmobile into a Rockship !!!... Proof that you should never stop bettering the World 🌎... Bravo Sir .. Bravo !!!!.

[@_UnknownEntity]

Man! Labour of love!! And that sound is gonna give me heart attacks!!! 😮❤

[@derbigpr500]

That's the most V8 sounding V10 I've ever heard.

[@ajax7214]

That's the most rotary engine sounding v10 I've ever heard

[@palleppalsson]

@@ajax7214 I swore that's that a rotary when it idled then it turned into a V8 when driving :-D

[@electrikoptik]

I dunno man. Sounds very similar to a Viper to my ears

[@MadShadow_]

@@palleppalsson In motion it still sounded like a V10 to me just more classic sounding. Do want to hear it at redline though.

[@yota8325]

​@@electrikoptik because it's a v10 with side pipes

[@Wallstreetavarice]

Jesus Christ NZ is gorgeous. I've spent my whole life in the mountains of Western Canada, and I'm still blown away how amazing so much of the scenery there is

[@N4CR]

Both are pretty comparable having seen both. In fact of all countries, Canada reminded me of NZ the most, just the plants, roads, wildlife and rocks are mostly foreign.

[@willliam1343]

Come over mate! Bring the family

[@redactedclassifiederased]

That scenery in the vid is a mere strip of corn in the wind compared to what else is in New Zealand.

[@crazybadd]

A lot of it is not like that , but for the most part yes especially the South Island! I would definitely duck Auckland

[@MustangSprint]

Been there a couple of times. The scenery is pretty mild to be fair, compared to many other stunning views that NZ offers. Come over Bro, and see for yourself

[@irvings159]

Caparo T1 on steroids

[@Zierfish]

yes and probably as reliable

[@davidg3944]

Hopefully without the flambe...

[@xavierpanohaya2647]

Real life Red Bull X 2019

[@UnbiasedBoss]

What a man of culture you are sir!

[@Jack-my4mx]

Gaparo G1

[@plinpain]

As cool looking as a old school batmobile and performance to shame anything else. Well played good Sir! Your achievements are commendable. Love it!

[@CaptainTShirt]

Projects like this are so incredible to see. Beautiful stuff.

[@freddiegriggs2277]

So basically a new Zealand billionare I'd just doing this for fun before he pops his cloggs hahahah love it

[@Hatunrumioc]

I think he's Australian but couldn't build the track in Aus due to regulations. Even though they have a whole continent to 27 million people 😅

[@311superfly]

Yup . blows out his flip flops.

[@puggzymalone5824]

I remember reading about this car in EVO years ago and in the letters somebody was doubting that it would ever happen. But they were underestimating David Dicker when he goes for something he see's it through! The world is a better place with this in it! Can't wait till Olly drives it!

[@motsekesamang5202]

Adopt me 😂 9:16

[@derrick1511]

Both of us

[@charlie6299]

Love his honesty. Points out the things he doesn't like or doesn't work and how he plans to change them.

[@madisonvillavert745]

This is the kind of project feature that I like to watch, not the supercars that big automotive companies make.

[@alunjones2550]

I think the groundsman deserves a mention too 0:44. Do they also have a CNC lawnmower???????

[@streddaz]

I did notice that. Some precision mowing there.😅

[@N4CR]

Probably using some farming program to get it perfect, or they've done it for 30 years lol. That's not too uncommon in NZ.

[@evanwoolf9267]

Nah mate, farmers grows grass. I make grass look good

[@ElThornoDrums]

@@evanwoolf9267there he is! BIG ev 🤝

[@jesteraero]

Geez it would have been cool to see Rodin have their bid for F1 team be accepted. They would have brought do much character to F1.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

I believe he wouldn't want to enter, too many rules for his liking I'd think.

[@halomultiplayermoments]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667read the article I posted.

[@tomsmith2209]

An amazing car, project, guy, setup a scenery. I can't wait to see this completed.

[@corneliusblackwood9014]

A close family friend used to own two, $500,000, GTP cars. From the side, it looks a lot similar, only with some Batmobile like extra bits. Pretty cool.

[@lucassganderlla7305]

This is such an incredible combination of serious investment and wacky car design. Love it.

[@rocklover7437]

I am more impressed with who ever cuts the grass at the racetrack

[@karlbarnett5863]

Sheep

[@stuartmc18]

Same here! Lawn was top notch. The car, less so….

[@andrewstrickland2068]

Wouldn't be surprised if he does

[@ElThornoDrums]

His names Evan. He’s absolutely the most badass employee I’ve ever worked with.

[@GSimpsonOAM]

I drove on the track. We were told to go as hard as we liked but warned not to damage the grass.

[@ThePeoplesChamp213]

Looks like a car from the video game F Zero. Cool!

[@CerberusTenshi]

And no-one else here remembers that game.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

@@CerberusTenshi Mute City. 🎶🎶🎶

[@JamesChurchill3]

Nintendo's lawyers are inbound to shut this down.

[@stevenlarson3316]

I was looking for this comment. Some people comparing it to the bat mobile, but it's literally called F-Zero. Someone on the team definitely played the game. That guy is definitely not doing all this on his own.

[@renesisrx3069]

@@JamesChurchill3 it's alright, even nintendo forgot about that franchise...

[@paul8161]

I would like to see a head to head with the red bull car to see which car is better in different areas, but hats off to this chap for working hard to get his wealth to build a truly stunning groundbreaking car. It looks and sounds amazing.

[@ASOTFAN16]

I like that dude already. I hope he gets his project where he wants it because that is amazing

[@crackasaurus_rox9740]

I find it really funny that dude drafted up his own bodywork. He has a lot of heart, and that seems to be what counts.

[@DrivingInFocus]

Now we see how he is able to deliver all the Christmas presents in time.

[@diegoaponte8512]

We need Can-Am racing back again!!

[@jasmijnariel]

It would like this yes. ❤

[@STAG162]

the front end is 100% Gran Turismo X2010, down to the way the cabin flips up and forward. it's like David said I want bits from this and bits from that, package it all together, make it lighter, and afterwards we'll work on the designs of certain elements for refinement. and with that kind of investment, and the ability to make a car FROM SCRATCH on site and be able to test it as well, why the hell wouldn't you? awesome stuff from the NZ neighbour.

[@geee6666]

Made the money, no kids, cannot take money to the grave, builds dream car. What a man 🤌

[@Cloxxki]

If I am to find myself in a similar situation, I just might try a similar passion project involving a private test track to deduct from my taxes.

[@masterdinosawr]

This is an awesome set up. The track, scenery and the car. Very cool use of his money and time.

[@skyak4493]

I am honestly more impressed with the capabilities he has developed than the car. That motor package is quite an accomplishment. I sure hope he has a legacy plan for those facilities in his estate. NZ should slap some sense into European supercars like they do in sailing.

[@anthonygreene2233]

Definitely the new Batmobile concept

[@trojanman4715]

It reminds me of an old-school batmobile. Seeing the age of the guy in charge, it makes sense.

[@kalanhitchens8782]

There was a game with the same name as this car. That's where it came from I'm sure. So sick

[@yowhatsup9909]

I like this top gear more. Hearing insight about what goes into a car design and a story behind it is interesting.

[@homeagain9692]

The equipment and skill let alone the hands on work required to completely fab an engine is enormous. Impressive.

[@rayrayray4116]

Absolutely love this guy and what he’s doing Love a job there, I’d sweep up, wash the windows, anything, just to be around the job!

[@Jay-fx4tx]

We need to bring back "no rules" racing like CAN-AM used to be.

[@dougbrown9048]

Yes you would think it's time for another can am style competition with all the wealth and technology about today

[@mkygod]

The car looks wild. And the Fzero name fits it because it looks like it could've come from the F-zero video game with those monster fins.

[@Bob_Shy_132]

That 180* crankshaft firing order sound badass!

[@wottevva]

Jokes aside, this is a magnificent feat of engineering. Zero compromise

[@redtestarossa]

This guy should be an owner of an F1 team. Reminds me of Frank Williams. The right attitude and the willingness to take risk yet always run the calcs. Best of luck to him building his road cars. I also see some Gordon Murray mannerisms in him.

[@max.racing]

13:40 Boys we are so back... Can-Am design and 1500 hp V10 ... couldnt get any better this is a real car guy who became rich but held on to his dreams not just some evil "philantrope" ...

[@FordSierraIS]

its a hybrid according to their website: "HYBRID SYSTEM 130kW direct crankshaft drive electric motor"

[@shawnbartley9223]

Go on tell me you didn't have the bat mobile in your mind when you designed this, the side view is pure bat mobile, love it!

[@Crepuculum]

The first thing I seen when I look at that car is, that is just the love child between the Caparo T1 & 1989 Batmobile.

[@edjones3390]

This guy reminds me a little of John Britten, thankyou fantastic Kiwis! 👍

[@UKBUILT]

I love how genuine and down to earth he is 👍

[@MisterMagoo-nq4hm]

Well done Mr Dicker truly amazing creation

[@Decki777]

I absolutely did not expect this .

[@MikeLaRock88]

It's funny how most modern supercars look like toys from the 80s/90s

[@unkindled6410]

its all about standing out.

[@JakeyBaby6]

Is that honestly a surprise? The people who were kids playing with toys then are now the ones who are designing the cars, of course you're going to build your childhood dreams into reality 😊

[@tylermorgan9048]

Yeah. It does look like straight from a Hot Wheels car. Kinda based on Power Pistons.

[@bicyclist2]

Reminds me of the Caparo T1. Very interesting. I wish them luck, most small sports car makers go bankrupt. Unfortunately I'll never even get to see one. Looks a bit like a Batmobile. Thanks.

[@weasel1821986]

*Explaining extraordinarily complex engineering that goes into producing a cutting edge supercar* "Yeah, I just do it in CAD. I just draw some lines and change some lines and do stuff." That's the most Kiwi possible answer to have given. Love it.

[@ascottcollection4668]

Fantastic! It's fabulous to see such a passion come to fruition