A teenage automobile enthusiast has built a fully functional Lamborghini-inspired car- entirely out of cardboard.

Etsenumhe Ahmad, 18, spent two years constructing the car, which runs on a small motorcycle engine. Inspired by his love for Lamborghini’s “sleek” and “aggressive” design, Etsenumhe crafted the replica using cardboard sourced from bike dealers’ motorcycle packaging. Despite the unconventional material, the car is fully operational and can reach speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h).

The self-taught engineer even regularly takes his homemade car for a spin. Etsenumhe, from Okpekpe, Edo State, Nigeria, said: “I do drive it around! “It’s fully built and functional so I’ve been testing it out and enjoying the ride.”

“I chose to style it like a Lamborghini because I’ve always been a fan of their design and performance.” Etsenumhe has been passionate about cars since a very young age. He began making toy cars out of cardboard when he was just eight years old but wanted to challenge himself by creating a full-scale, rideable model. He said: “It’s just something that’s naturally born in me. “I’ve always had a passion for understanding how things work, especially cars.

“It’s instinctive for me to get into the mechanics and figure things out. “I downloaded an image of a Lamborghini and that inspired me to start building.” Etsenumhe began by buying cardboard from bike dealers. He said: “That was the only material I had available at the time so I had to work with what I had. “It wasn’t ideal but it allowed me to build something functional and get creative with the design.” The homemade car features a simple but effective setup. It has a small motorcycle engine, a basic battery-powered system and a friction-based braking system. Etsenumhe said: “It’s not as advanced as a real car but everything is designed to work together to make it functional.

“Most of the components were built from scratch and I had to rely on creativity to make it all come together!” His project cost approximately 600,000 Naira (£300), and while it wasn’t easy, Etsenumhe says the effort was worth it. He said: “It took me about two years to make it. “It was a lot of wort but totally worth it in the end!” Etsenumhe is now working on a second car, this time using metal sheets, applying the skills he gained from his cardboard creation. He said: “I’ve learned so much through this first project and now I’m applying that knowledge to make the next one even better. “I aim to design and build vehicles that are not only functional but also showcase unique designs and innovative features.