In the automotive world, some records defy imagination, blending creativity and engineering in incredible ways. From blindfolded racers to coffee-fueled cars, here are 18 of the most unusual automotive records ever set.
1. Fastest Blindfolded Drive
In a daring 2014 stunt, Mike Newman drove a modified Nissan GT-R at an astonishing 322.96 km/h while blindfolded, relying solely on a co-pilot’s guidance. His accomplishment highlighted both his skill and the precision needed for this unique challenge.
2. Most Consecutive Donuts
Jamie Morrow set the record at Silverstone Circuit in 2011, spinning 280 consecutive donuts in a Westfield Sport 1600. His dizzying feat left onlookers amazed.
3. Journey Fueled by Coffee
In 2010, inventor Mr. Bacon modified a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco to run on coffee, driving 337 km from London to Manchester, thus creating the first “car-puccino.”
4. Cannon Rolls
During filming for The Fall Guy, Logan Holladay performed an incredible 8.5 cannon rolls in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, pushing the boundaries of stunt driving.
5. Farthest Arrow Shot and Caught from a Moving Car
In an impressive stunt, Laurence Baldauff shot an arrow at 215 km/h, which Markus Haas caught through a Škoda Octavia RS 245’s sunroof, setting an archery and driving record.
6. Most Stickers on a Car
Six students in Lithuania decorated a Nissan X-Trail with 14,637 stickers in 23 hours, turning it into a mobile work of art.
7. The Longest Car
The longest car record remains with Jay Ohrberg’s 1986 custom limo. At 100 feet long, it includes 26 wheels, a swimming pool, and a helipad.
8. The Hairiest Car
Italian stylist Maria Lucia Mugno owns a Fiat 500 adorned with 120 kg of human hair, sourced from India, setting an unusual record.
9. The Big Banana
Steve Braithwaite constructed “The Big Banana” car, measuring 22 feet and powered by a V8 engine, giving passengers a quirky ride at speeds up to 85 mph.
10. Longest Wheelie
Mike “Nitro” Kunz set the longest wheelie record by covering 763.4 meters on two wheels at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
11. Most People in a Smart Car
The Glendale Cheerleading Team astonished spectators in 2011 when they squeezed 20 members into a two-seater Smart car, setting a compact crowding record.
12. Coffee-Powered Car
Mr. Bacon’s coffee-fueled Volkswagen Scirocco, affectionately named “car-puccino,” made headlines as it covered 337 km entirely on caffeine.
13. Highest Mileage Car
Irvin Gordon’s 1966 Volvo P1800S holds the record for the highest mileage, with over 3 million miles on the odometer and still going strong.
14. Smallest Car
Perry Watkins built the world’s smallest road-legal vehicle, measuring just 41 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 52 inches long.
15. Longest Skid Mark
In 1960, a Jaguar left a record-breaking 290-meter skid mark on the M1 near Luton following a high-speed accident.
16. Fastest Police Car
Dubai’s police force set a record in 2016 with a Bugatti Veyron capable of 253 mph, making it the world’s fastest police car.
17. Underwater Car
Swiss firm Rinspeed introduced the sQuba in 2008, the world’s first underwater car that can dive to depths of 10 meters.
18. Flying Car
The Terrafugia Transition became the world’s first flying car in 2010, capable of reaching 115 mph in the air with foldable wings for storage.
