A Barbie Car With a Real Engine Looks Like a Good Time
The folks at Grind Hard Plumbing Co. have created the coolest Power Wheels Barbie car yet.
Power Wheels are created for kids, so naturally, they don’t actually have a lot of power in them. But what happens when adults get their hands on a Power Wheels Barbie car? Edwin Olding and his friends decided they wanted to “find the cutest Barbie Power Wheels car online and turn it into a drift kart,” and that’s exactly what they have done.
The creation started with a pre-built go-kart that was purchased off Craigslist, which had to be cut down and welded back together to accommodate the Power Wheels Mustang’s 36-inch wheelbase. From there, a Honda CRF 230 dirt bike engine was used, bored out to 240 cubic centimeters with an upgraded piston and camshaft.
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According to Olding, who spoke to The Drive about his creation, the Barbie car can reach up to 70 mph and generates about 24 horsepower. The project took about five days to build, with Grind Hard Plumbing Co. also sharing a time-lapse video, which you can watch below.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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