Watch this Ford Mustang go FLYING before crashing into the kerb
Published on Mar 14, 2023 at 9:30 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 14, 2023 at 7:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Can you do a wheelie with a muscle car?
The answer, as you can see from this clip, is yes.
In the video, a turbo-charged Ford Mustang literally takes off and starts flying before crashing into the kerb.
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So what exactly happened?
Well, the short answer is too much torque, combined with slick tires on a wet surface.
This turbo Mustang was taking part in a drag race and the driver overdid it.
The mechanics who modified the car overdid it, too.
Drag racing is all about acceleration but this clearly has too much torque and power.
The video only lasts a few seconds but keen-eyed muscle car fans will probably recognize the shape of a fourth-gen Mustang.
Why does it matter?
Because this is a rear-wheel drive car and that means that all torque and power is sent to the rear wheels only.
In addition to that, the car appears to be running on slick tires, the same kind of smooth tires that Formula 1 cars use.
And they don’t really work on wet tarmac.
As you can see from the clip, the car almost immediately loses traction before it goes flying.
Fortunately, as confirmed by J Malcom2004 in the video he shared, the driver emerged unscathed.
In some instances, performance cars designed for drag races use additional tiny wheels at the back.
This system is precisely designed to avoid wheelies or, even worse, a crash like the one we just saw here.
Food for thought for the owner of the Mustang.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
