Watch this shark-shaped monster truck defy the laws of gravity
Published on Mar 15, 2023 at 1:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
The laws of physics don’t seem to apply to monster trucks.
This shark-shaped monster truck does a wheelie, on its front wheels, and just keeps on driving like it’s nothing.
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Monster trucks, after all, are designed exactly for this.
They’re designed for fun.
This one in particular, dubbed Megalodon, is equipped with lightweight body panels that look like they were cut from a single piece of plastic.
More to the point, it’s designed to look like a shark.
At the front, you’ve got shark eyes, a shark nose, shark teeth and no bumper.
Meanwhile at the rear, the monster truck has a shark fin and a shark tail.
The name itself is actually a tribute to an extinct species of shark, and it’s easy to see where they were going with that.
Mechanically, the Megalodon is loosely based on a pick-up truck but even its mother wouldn’t be able to recognize it.
Every component considered redudant was removed to maximise agility.
The chassis was redesigned and strenghtened.
It can take hits and just keep on going.
A custom made suspension system was added to make the truck bounce back onto its wheels, literally, if necessary.
In addition to that, the truck was given a lot more torque than the truck doctor would deem advisable.
Couple that with these ginormous, custom made wheels and it’s easy to see why – and how – the truck can do what it does.
The insane power-to-weight ratio, massive torque and massive wheels make it possible for the truck to accelerate on two wheels, or even one wheel or sideways.
At that point, the driver keeps it there by expertly fiddling with the throttle and brake pedals.
It looks like it’s about to flip but it doesn’t.
Awesome stuff.
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.
