Nissan Leaf sets reverse record

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Nissan's Leaf Electric Vehicle set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to complete 1.6km in reverse. Driven by professional stunt driver Terry Grant, the Nissan Leaf completed its run in 1m 37.02 seconds at the Goodwood hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend.

The Nissan Leaf's average speed was 88km/h and was able to set the record thanks to its direct drive which allows it to travel in reverse at the same speed as going forward. In 2011, Grant set the world record for driving a Nissan Juke up the Goodwood hillclimb on two wheels.

The Leaf Reverse Record forms part of Nissan's social media campaign called 'The Big Turn On'. Check out the video of the Leaf Reverse Record below.

News Source: News24

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Nissan Leaf EV to set reverse World Record

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Nissan will attempt to set a Guinness World record for the quickest 1-mile (1.6km) run in reverse in a Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The attempt will be made possible due to the fact that the Nissan Leaf’s direct drive will allow it to reverse as fast as it’s able to move forward. The challenge will be made harder because it will be attempted on the Goodwood hillclimb that features many turns and obstacles.

The mad man behind the wheel is professional stunt driver Terry Grant, the same guy who drove a Nissan Juke on two wheels up the hillclimb last year. Well, good luck to him.

News Source: IOL Motoring