Technology
Porsche Taycan sets unusual electric car record – Drive
Stopping only when it ran out of charge
30 Nov 2020
It drove in circles for 42.1km – and was only stopped by an exhausted battery.
The pitch to achieve the longest continuous drift in an electric car was undertaken at the Porsche Experience Centre, at Germany’s Hockenheim motor-racing circuit.
The world record took 55 minutes to complete by driving on a drift circle that was continuously watered to maintain low adhesion.
The Porsche Experience Centre’s chief instructor Dennis Retera was at the wheel. He accomplished 210 laps on the…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoNRL grand final quick hits: Reece Walsh creates magic after avoiding sin bin as Broncos survive Hunt, Reynolds injuries to win premiership
-
General20 hours agoHow the internet reacted to Brisbane Broncos winning the NRL grand final
-
Noosa News12 hours agoNew playground equipment encourages children to learn through ‘risky play’
-
General9 hours agoThree youths in police custody after fire at Ashley Youth Detention Centre in northern Tasmania