Guinness Book of World Records
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A rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan electric car set a new drifting record by spinning its rear wheels for 26.2 miles.
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SSC aims to re-run Tuatara land-speed record in next 60 days, probably at different location
SSC will try again to set the production-car land speed record within 60 days, according to its CEO, and this time it will be validated.
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SSC to re-run Tuatara land-speed record attempt, not submitting current run to Guinness
SSC won't certify its 316.11 mph production-car land-speed record and will instead make another attempt with a better effort to certify the speed.
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SSC Tuatara's land-speed record not yet verified
The SSC Tuatara's 316.11-mph production-car land-speed record is yet to be verified by Guinness World Records or the company that measured the speed.
Joel Feder -
The inside story of the SSC Tuatara’s harrowing land-speed record run
Wind gusts made the SSC Tuatara's land-speed record run a scary experience.
Joel Feder -
SSC Tuatara now world's fastest car at 316.11 mph
The 1,750-horsepower SSC Tuatara set a new production-car land-speed record of 316.11 mph in Nevada.
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There's a new record for the highest speed achieved on land by a woman for the first time in more than 40 years.
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The world's fastest tractor hits 135 mph, sets Guinness World Record
The 135-mph tractor unseated a world record held by Top Gear and set in 2018.
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Honda Mean Mower Mk2 hits sets new 0-100 mph world record
This is the world's fastest gardening tool. The Honda Mean Mower Mk2 officially set a new 0-100 mph world record in Germany, with video evidence published to YouTube on Monday. Honda revealed its second-generation Mean Mower in March 2018 and said it was ready to have another crack at the world...
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Land Rover sets world record for fastest mile in a car on 2 wheels
Those who attended the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed last week caught numerous firsts and debuts The list included the first self-driving car to tackle the hill climb, the new Toyota Supra on its dynamic debut, and Land Rover with a world record stunt. The British brand set a world record for the...
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Tesla Model X sets world record towing a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Tesla has set a new Guinness World Record. One of the automaker's Model X crossover SUVs towed a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for 987 feet to become the heaviest tow by a production passenger electric vehicle. The attempt took place in Melbourne, Australia with help from the country's national carrier...
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Fast farming: The Stig set a Guinness World Record for fastest tractor
Honda engineers aren't the only group fixated on making various lawn care machines fast. The crew at BBC's "Top Gear" strapped The Stig into its modified tractor, appropriately called the track-tor, and happened to set a Guinness World Record for fastest tractor in the world. The BBC made the...
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It was in 2008 that the team behind the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) announced the goal to not only tackle the current land speed record of 763.035 mph but to reach the staggeringly high mark of 1,000 mph. On Thursday, team Bloodhound took a major step toward reaching the goal. Bloodhound's 44.3-foot streamliner, with current record holder Andy Green behind the wheel, went from a standstill to 210 mph in just 8.0 seconds. The run, which took place on a 1.7-mile long runway in the United Kingdom, was the team’s first public test ahead of the eventual record attempt tentatively...
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The world's fastest bumper car can hit 100 mph
Bumper cars are designed to move about slowly. You need them to be engineered this way otherwise a bumper car ride would end with plenty of whiplash, tears, and probably some lawsuits. So a bumper car ambles about with just enough speed so that you and some friends can gang up on another friend and...
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Tire laced with gold and diamonds is world’s most expensive at $600,000 a set
A company based in the United Kingdom has unveiled the world’s most expensive car tire. A set of the special tires, which are based on the Z Tire performance rubber from Zenesis, will set you back a staggering $600,000. ALSO SEE: Koenigsegg Designs The World's Most Expensive Car Key: Video To...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets new open-top speed record
Hennessey Performance decided it needed to do something spectacular to celebrate its 25th anniversary, so it went out and broke the top speed record for an open-top production car in its 1,451-horsepower supercar. On March 25, 2016 the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder posted a top speed of 265.6 mph at...
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1,451-horsepower Hennessey Venom GT sets world record--update
Update: Hennessey has revealed that its 2016 Venom GT Spyder has set a new land speed record for open-top production cars. Full details here. Hennessey’s Venom GT has entered the record books, although the company remains quiet on what record the 1,451-horsepower supercar has actually...
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Nissan sets drifting record with GT-R Nismo--update
Update: This post has been updated with a new video. Nissan has drifted its way into the record books—the Guinness ones—by drifting a GT-R Nismo at a staggering 189.49 mph. Not only did the custom GT-R nearly hit 190 mph, it did so at a 30 degree angle. MUST SEE: R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R...
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The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the world’s fastest convertible. It’s top speed with the roof open is a governed 233 mph. However, a handful of the cars, eight to be exact, can be driven at speeds of up to 254.04 mph with the roof open. These are known as the World Record Cars, as their 254.04-mph top speed was verified by Germany’s TÜV organization for vehicle inspection and certification. Now, one of the eight cars is up for sale. The car is available through London dealership H.R. Owen and has a listed price of £1,795,000 (approximately $2,563,700)...
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Stunt Driver Sets Guinness Record For Tightest 360-Degree Spin In Subaru BRZ: Video
Stunt driver Alastair Moffatt has set the Guinness World Record for the tightest 360-degree spin in a Subaru BRZ. At 2.25 meters, or 7 feet, 4.6 inches, longer than the 13.9-foot BRZ, the new record beats the old record by 9.84 inches. The attempt took place over the weekend at the Autosport...
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Brit Sets Two Tightest Parallel Park Records: Video
Alastair Moffatt is better at parking than you. Much better, in fact. He has the certification to prove it. You see, Moffatt is the Guinness World Records holder of the title "Tightest Parallel Parker." Now he's added a new title with the addition of "Tightest Reverse Parallel Parker." Yes, he is...
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Drivers In Golf TDI Set New Guinness Record: 48 States, $300 Of Fuel
Over the course of 16 days last month, auto journalist Wayne Gerdes and co-driver Bob Winger drove a 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI to all 48 of the states in the U.S. mainland. Along the way, the pair traveled 8,233.3 miles, and averaged an amazing 81.17 mpg. ALSO SEE: Two Corvette Z06s Wrecked After...
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U.S. Takes Burnout World Record Crown From Australia: Video
In the wake of the Group of Seven's historic pronouncement on fossil fuels, we're proud to bring you some even more groundbreaking news—the United States has taken the Burnout World Record from Australia. MUST SEE: 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Demos Exhaust Settings: Video That record was...
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German Tech Team Obliterates Tire Change World Record: Video
Most people can swap out a tire in just a few minutes but a team sponsored by a German auto parts company was able to set a new Guinness World Record by swapping all four tires in less than a minute. The previous record for a full tire change using hand tools was 1 minute 23 seconds, and the German...
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