Colorado man created the world's only 3D-printed Lamborghini in his backyard with just a $20,000 budget
Published on Jan 19, 2026 at 1:17 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 19, 2026 at 1:17 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This guy in Colorado built an entire DIY Lamborghini Aventador in his backyard from scratch using 3D printers, and it cost him the same price as a new Hyundai Venue.
The car looks fantastic – it’ll take a lot more than a quick glance to tell it isn’t ‘original’.
Most of the components were 3D-printed, with some obvious exceptions, including the engine.
And the engine will actually make you love this DIY supercar even more.
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3D-printing is real
Not long ago, 3D printers looked like a futuristic dream, but that’s no longer the case.
3D-printing is real, and it’s here.
It’s used in industry, and individuals can do it as well.
Industrial 3D printers are still expensive, but smaller, simpler 3D printers can be had for a few hundred bucks.
And the technology has matured significantly.
Obviously, the budget goes up quite quickly if you want to 3D-print larger components – like a car body.
But even then, the costs are surprisingly manageable.
This guy in Colorado spent $20,000 to 3D-print his Lambo, which is not cheap, but still sort of a bargain.
This Lamborghini is 3D-printed from scratch, apart from a few things (including the engine)
Using patience and a relatively modest budget, this guy in Colorado and his son were able to 3D-print a Lamborghini Aventador from scratch.
As you can see from the pictures, it looks convincing.
Sterling Backus and his son Xander started by downloading a 1:10 scale model of the Aventador, scaling it up, separating the parts, and then making a few changes.
After that, they fed the individual designs to the 3D printers, one by one, and started printing.
Nearly everything is 3D-printed, apart from a few components, which were either bought cheaply or they were donated – like the steering wheel, for example.
The engine is not a Lambo V12, but it’s equally iconic.
This father-and-son duo used a GM LS1, the same 5.7 V8 you can find in a 2003 Corvette.
Net result: they’ve now got themselves a DIY Lamborghini Aventador for $20,000.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
