For those who haven’t heard, the Parajet Skycar is the world’s first bio-fuelled flying car. It is currently being flown/driven by British adventurer and pilot Neil Laughton on a 3,600-mile journey from London to Timbuktu for Skycar Expedition 2009.

The Skycar is essentially a dune buggy with a paragliding chute attached, a fan motor on the back with detachable wings. It was the development of the special wings which made the Skycar possible.

Here are a few quick stats on the Parajet Skycar:

When flying it has a top speed of 110 km/hour and a range of 300 km on a full tank of bio-fuel. It can cruise as high as 15,000 feet above sea level.

When driving it boasts independent 4 wheel suspension, acceleration from 0-100 km in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 180 km and a range of 400.

Now just try and tell me that isn’t cool.

Head over to the Skycar Expedition website to learn more about this amazing eco-friendly vehicle. And don’t forget to check out the charity they are raising money for, Alive and Kicking.