Nissan Leaf, Fastest Car in the World

[cash4solar]

in reverse.

Here is a link to a small article talking about the world record the Nissan Leaf recently broke while being driven in reverse.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/nissan-leaf-sets-world-record-for-fastest-car-in-reverse/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[kubel]

Am I the only person to think this is terrible marketing? If they were smart they would focus their efforts on making a LEAF a hot hatch (not necessarily a ricer) and then spin off a model based on that.

 

[Clippy]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFGFCt-oHC0[/youtube]

Why do I feel like Kelly trying to talk to you people?

 

[aqn]

in reverse.

Here is a link to a small article talking about the world record the Nissan Leaf recently broke while being driven in reverse.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/nissan-leaf-sets-world-record-for-fastest-car-in-reverse/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"'I had a great car at my disposal: with direct drive from the electric motor to its wheels, the Nissan Leaf can, in theory, go as fast backwards as it can forwards,' Grant said."

Just another one of those things that makes me go "Hmmmm..." I can't imagine how twitchy a car would be at 95 mph in reverse...