Let McLaren's Chief Test Driver Explain Why Drifting Is Important (And Fun)
The point of drifting isn’t lost on us: it looks cool and it’s entertaining, and for petrolheads, that’s all there is to it. In the world of developing cars though, it’s very important to be pushing beyond the limits, as explained here by Chris Goodwin - McLaren’s chief test driver. Oh, and he does admit right at the end - after some lovely shots of the new ‘P14’ going very sideways - that it is jolly good fun.
McLaren’s 650S replacement will be making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and will feature a ‘drift mode’ to make tail-out shenanigans much easier for people who aren’t Chris Goodwin.
McLaren has also revealed this week that the car will be fitted with bespoke Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, and will be able to brake from 124mph to a standstill in 4.6 seconds and 117 metres. This puts it “almost on par with the legendary McLaren P1”. Good to know.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Drifting, what not to love about it?
The wall you might hit xD
Because Eurobeat.
Now this car has a drift mode? Oh billy
Turn Right to turn left-Doc Hudson
You mean “turn right to go left”.
“Hmm, what is fun? Better look that up in the dictionary”
Now Jezza can make a review of it titled “seems like they did look in the dictionary”
I drift cocker spaniel- poodle mixes for a living
I drift cocker spaniel- poodle mixes for a living
Isn’t this powersliding, as CT thought us? Looks like McLaren could spend more time od CT :P
Keiichi will approve
Did they forget to download the texture pack?
A 13 reg car! Can’t imagine how many miles on that car.