# World's First Wooden Supercar The Splinter By Ayman | Published 2008-02-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-splinter-supercar References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/the-splinter-the-first-wooden-car/) & [ananova](http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2729358.html) I don't think we will ever see those [supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1) around, but it is still a unique and innovative car. American designer, Joe Harmon, 27, started the project with other students at [North Carolina State University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolling-system) to see whether it was possible to build a performance car out of wood. Their creation - the Splinter - should be completed later this year and they believe it will be capable of speeds in excess of 240mph. **Implications** - Harmon's obsession and amazement with wood translates to his exceptional projects. He notes that the feel, look and smell of wood are truly one of a kind and cannot be replicated, and the advantages of this material far outweigh the disadvantages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wooden Vehicles:** The trend of using wood as an alternative to traditional materials in creating various types of vehicles such as cars and bikes. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The trend of creating more environmentally-friendly modes of transportation utilizing renewable materials such as wood. - **Custom Made Vehicles:** The trend of creating unique one-of-a-kind vehicles that challenge traditional design conventions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can make use of wooden materials to create hybrid or electric cars, possibly contributing to reducing air pollution. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can make use of wood as an alternative to traditional materials in the production of various goods. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** The sustainable materials industry can use the innovation of creating supercars using wood as a marketing strategy for creating more eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md) - [Reimagined Structural Timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood.md) - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Trailblazing American Hypertrucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertruck.md)