World's fastest shopping cart with a speed of 210kph developed

LONDON: A US eccentric car enthusiast, has created the world's fastest shopping cart with a top speed of around 210kph. 

Inspired by BBC's 'Top Gear' TV show for motoring, Cal VanSant spent two years and USD 16151 to build the 9 feet 'Shopper Chopper' from scratch. 

The trolley with a seating capacity of six people has a 5.8-litre V8 Chevrolet powered by a 290bhp engine, normally used in muscle cars, the 'Daily Mail' reported. 

VanSant built the trolley as a stunt for his son-in-law Brent Musser, however they now hire it out for promotional events. 

The highest speed has not yet been tested but cars powered by the same engine can cover around 210kph. 

The 49-year-old, of Lancaster in Pennsylvania, America, now hopes to set a new shopping trolley world speed record. 

"Some of my inspiration actually came from the BBC show Top Gear. I am always amazed at the contraptions the witty hosts create for their challenges," VanSant said. 

"It took two years and more money than we ever planned, but the result is a blast to drive and certainly get attention," he said. 

The powerful engine was produced for the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro and the suspension comes from a top-of-the-range US police cruiser. 

It is currently undergoing tests to see if it can be legally driven on the roads.