BIRMINGHAM: Subaru has proven the agility and precision handling of its rear-wheel drive BRZ sportscar by securing the Guinness World Record for the ‘Tightest 360° spin’.
The record was secured at the Autosport International Show here over the weekend, with the BRZ driven by former world record holder Alastair Moffat.
In order for Moffat to have full control over the car throughout the manoeuvre, the traction control was switched off and ABS disengaged. He was keen to try the attempt in the BRZ, given its combination of lightweight, rear wheel drive and highly controllable chassis.
“The Subaru BRZ was the perfect car in which to do it; light, highly manoeuvrable and easy to control. It’s great to have another record to my name”.
With rear-wheel drive and a Torsen limited slip differential fitted as standard, the BRZ is sold in Britain from £22,495 (RM141,000).
Moffatt broke the previous 2.5-metre Guinness World Record, which was achieved in 2014, by flicking the BRZ into a 360° spin between two obstacles in Autosport International’s Live Action Arena.
Moffatt has previous experience setting daring Guinness World Records, including ‘Tightest Reverse Parallel Park’ and ‘Tightest Parallel Park’, the latter established at the 2015 Autosport show.
The 4.24-metre-long Subaru BRZ is renowned for its low centre of gravity – lower than many high-end supercars – and naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre ‘Boxer’ engine, making the BRZ one of the most exciting and engaging cars on the road
