Here’s an insane DIY project from Australia, led by YouTuber Mike Lake. These guys are creating a fully custom, 3D-printed F1-inspired machine that is now going to accommodate the legendary Mercedes-Benz M120 engine – a naturally aspirated icon best known for powering the early Pagani Zonda.
Over 500 hours of industrial 3D printing have already gone into producing body panels and structural elements styled to a modern 2026 F1 aesthetic. But the real twist lies beneath.
Fitting a massive V12 into a tight, single-seater chassis isn’t exactly straightforward. The team has had to rethink everything using 3D printing to create bespoke solutions.
The M120 itself has been refreshed and tested, proving it’s ready to scream once again. And scream it will, as the team is developing a wild 12-into-1 exhaust system.
With printed panels now being mounted onto a custom metal frame, the project is inching closer to life. Next up: wiring, fuel systems, and that all-important first ignition.
If it all comes together, this could be one of the most insane DIY project builds that we’ve ever seen!
