Mercedes demo driver Mauro Calo smashed the previous record by just under 400 metres with a total drift distance of 2308 metres (1.43 miles).
The Mercedes C63 AMG, which was used for the record, was driven 8.5 times around Mercedes-Benz World�s outer perimeter �until the rear tyre burst,� Calo said.
�The car was so balanced. I was relaxed and only had to make small corrections to the steering and throttle,� said Calo. �Then the tyres let go after lap seven, but I kept on going until I knew I�d beaten the record. I�m absolutely chuffed."
Calo, who has also driven for Autocar, said his next challenge would be "smashing the world blindfold speed record".
�I�m not 100 per cent sure how far it is, but I reckon I can get that one too,� added Calo.
The shredded C63 AMG tyre will be framed and on show at Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, Surrey. [via - autocar]
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