OFFICIAL: Chevrolet Corvette Is The Fastest Car In Reverse – CarBuzz
Frankly, it’s a little surprising Burner didn’t use a convertible for his attempt. The lack of a B or C pillar does wonders for rear visibility. Just ask a Miata owner. Technicalities of on-track reverse driving aside, we imagine the record will stand for some time.
As far as we know, no modifications were made to the C7 that ran the record. On top of that, cars often have go…….
Frankly, it’s a little surprising Burner didn’t use a convertible for his attempt. The lack of a B or C pillar does wonders for rear visibility. Just ask a Miata owner. Technicalities of on-track reverse driving aside, we imagine the record will stand for some time.
As far as we know, no modifications were made to the C7 that ran the record. On top of that, cars often have governors limiting top speed in reverse. Until someone figures out how to get around things like that, as well as the inherently short nature of most reverse gears, Burner’s record will be one for the ages.
Source: https://carbuzz.com/news/official-chevrolet-corvette-is-the-fastest-car-in-reverse
