Nissan is attempting to set a Guinness World Record this weekend- by driving in reverse! At the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed, which starts today, the 100% electric Nissan LEAF will attempt to complete the famous 1.16-mile Goodwood hillclimb course as fast as possible... but in reverse, setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time over a distance of one mile in reverse.
With direct drive from the electric motor to its wheels, the Nissan LEAF going backwards should be able to hit the same top speed it manages going forwards. With its batteries located under the floor of the car, it has a low center of gravity making the car very stable at high speeds with little body roll under cornering. And with fewer moving parts than a conventional car, there's less likelihood of any mechanical issues.
Professional stunt driver Terry Grant will attempt the LEAF Reverse Record. Grant thrilled the crowds at the 2011 Festival of Speed by driving a Nissan JUKE up the hillclimb course on two wheels.
With direct drive from the electric motor to its wheels, the Nissan LEAF going backwards should be able to hit the same top speed it manages going forwards. With its batteries located under the floor of the car, it has a low center of gravity making the car very stable at high speeds with little body roll under cornering. And with fewer moving parts than a conventional car, there's less likelihood of any mechanical issues.
Professional stunt driver Terry Grant will attempt the LEAF Reverse Record. Grant thrilled the crowds at the 2011 Festival of Speed by driving a Nissan JUKE up the hillclimb course on two wheels.
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