This YouTuber flew to China just to hunt down hypercars and show how fake online marketplace bodykits are made

Chinese-made hypercars and replica body-kits had long flooded the internet, but YouTuber Chris Slix wanted to see how real they were up close.

Like many car enthusiasts, he had spent years scrolling through listings on Temu and AliExpress, spotting suspiciously cheap supercar parts.

He had even used some of these components in his own builds, but one rumor stood out above the rest.

In parts of China, you could apparently buy entire hypercar replica kits, not just bits and pieces.

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He made his way to Guangzhou to see it for himself

On arrival, the YouTuber was met by a local industry insider named Jackie Chen, who acted as both translator and guide into this unusual world.

The first stop was an unfinished Ferrari LaFerrari replica, originally based on a Ferrari 458.

The project had been abandoned after the owner ran out of money, leaving behind a half-complete transformation that still looked striking.

When the topic of intellectual property came up, Jackie didn’t mince his words.

According to him, countless custom kits had been produced locally, and legal consequences were virtually unheard of.

Whether entirely accurate or not, the environment seemed far more relaxed than what most Western enthusiasts would expect.

Chinese-made hypercars can be relatively inexpensive

Chris then toured several factories, getting a rare behind-the-scenes look at how these kits were actually made.

In one workshop, he saw molds being created for cars like the Ferrari 812 Competizione, a model worth around £1.6 million ($2.13 million) in its original form.

Yet here, a full replica body kit could be produced for roughly $30,000.

The price difference alone was enough to turn curiosity into genuine temptation for the YouTuber.

Another highlight was a bright green build inspired by the Lamborghini Vision Gran Turismo.

It wasn’t perfect, but the craftsmanship was impressive enough to blur the line between imitation and creativity.

Even more surprising was the cost breakdown for extreme conversions.

Turning an Audi R8 into a Bugatti-style machine could run about £100,000 ($133,000), including interior work and paint.

As Chris pointed out, that was still cheaper than some genuine Bugatti parts.

By the end of the trip, Chris saw undeniable skill and potential underneath the controversy and questionable legality.

With the right partner in China, he even considered embarking on his own hypercar build.

If you want to see all the wild replicas he saw on his trip, the video is below:

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