Inventor turns 1960s bumper car into the world's fastest and the speeds it can reach defy belief
Published on Oct 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Oct 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A whacky British inventor has turned an old fairground relic into the world’s fastest bumper car, and the speeds it can reach defy belief.
What was once a slow-moving 1960s relic is now a fire-breathing speed machine.
Armed with a 600cc sports bike engine and 100 horsepower, this dodgem leaves the funfair behind, and uses the power of Top Gear’s Stig to take it further and faster.
The tiny bumper car is shattering expectations and even Guiness World Records.
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Inventor turns 1960s bumper car into a record-breaking machine
British engineer Colin Furze, known for outrageous inventions like a flying hoverbike and the world’s fastest mobility scooter is the man behind this creation.
Furze took a 1960s vintage dodgem shell, something that was destined for scrap, and dropped in a 600cc sports bike engine producing around 100 horsepower.
That’s the kind of power you’d expect in a serious motorcycle, not a kids ride.
Despite the dodgem’s humble beginnings, the build was carefully adapted to qualify as a bumper car.
He kept the original body and proportions intact while adding custom safety features, including a roll hoop, so it could handle the extreme performance upgrade.
World’s fastest dodgem tested by the Stig
The insane machine was built for the BBC’s Top Gear, where it was handed to none other than The Stig for a record attempt.
On the runway, the car smashed through expectations, hitting a verified average of 100.336 mph and peaking at an incredible 107 mph.
To put that in perspective, that’s nearly 20 times faster than the average carnival dodgem.
Guinness adjudicators were on site, confirming that Furze’s creation had officially claimed the title of the fastest bumper car in the world.
This record-breaking dodgem proves that with enough creativity and horsepower, even the slowest rides can be turned into something extraordinary.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
