One keen TikToker from Nigeria has managed to miraculously build his very own Lamborghini, replicating a $116,000,000 vehicle from the company with just cardboard and scrap metal in a feat that has stunned the world.
Cars are an essential part of daily life for many, yet they can prove to be incredibly expensive - especially if you want to be a bit flashy with your purchases.
There are few better car brands for showing off your wealth than Lamborghini, as vehicles from the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer start in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and can easily stretch into the millions too.
Understandably this is completely unobtainable for 99% of people, yet one teenager on TikTok has made the ingenious decision to make his very own for a fraction of the cost.
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As reported by Supercar Blondie, 18-year-old Ahmad Etsenumhe - otherwise known as 'Talented Ahmad' on his TikTok page - stunned both his local Nigerian village and many across the internet with his stunning recreation of the one-off Lamborghini Egoista, which would otherwise cost $116,000,000.
While this is far from the first time that people have created their own replicas of expensive cars, as one YouTuber has made it his mission to make Ferraris for a fraction of the price, Ahmad's designs stand out in particular due to the fact that his car is made mostly from cardboard.
Taking over two years to build, his replica Egoista is split between cardboard and scrap metal, and it even works as a functioning car! As per the Metro, Ahmad's car can reach speeds of around 24 miles per hour thanks to the small motorcycle engine housed inside its frame, and he's certainly wowed his village when driving around.
He's certainly got the attention of the online world too, as he's now amassed 473,000 followers on TikTok where he shares videos of his creations. His most popular video, which shows the car driving away in spectacular fashion, has amassed over 30 million views and 1.4 million likes.
Some have jokingly pointed out that the car won't hold up too well in the event of a rainstorm, but countless others have praised Ahmad for the immense talent it took to build such a creation.
Speaking to Supercar Blondie, Ahmad detailed: "Many people are amazed by the level of detail and craftsmanship, and it's rewarding to see how impressed they are by the final result [...] It feels great to know that my work has sparked interest and admiration from others."
He's even been spurred on with another creation in mind, as his next target is a Lamborghini Aventador SV, which is a more modest $500,000 but equally as impressive if he manages to pull it off again.