Chevrolet and pro-skater Rob Dyrdek have officially set a new Guinness World Record for “Farthest Reverse Ramp Jump by a Car”, which translates to the longest jump off a ramp in a car going backwards.
Dydrek, driving a Chevrolet Sonic hatchback, flew backwards for 27 meters from one ramp to another. However, the Sonic had to undergo hefty modifications for the attempt to succeed. Modifications included a roll cage, racing seats and harnesses and a five-gallon fuel cell installed in place of the stock gas tank; Chevrolet also removed the exhaust and stock battery to achieve a 40/60 weight distribution.
Watch the new record for “Farthest Reverse Ramp Jump by a Car” in the video below.