Watch a 1995 Mercedes C-Class pushed to its limits in a thrilling gravel drift, jumps, and stunts—a true gymkhana performance on a budget!
There’s something undeniably thrilling about seeing a cheap, aging car pushed to its absolute limits, especially on a gravel track. The saying “slow car, fast” perfectly encapsulates the fun of driving an inexpensive, less-powerful vehicle aggressively. This is exactly the kind of joy captured in a video posted by the YouTube channel *CrapCar Racing*, featuring a 1995 Mercedes-Benz C180 sedan being driven like a Gymkhana star.
The 1995 C-Class, originally boasting a modest 120 horsepower, isn’t the kind of car you’d expect to see performing high-speed drifts, jumps, and slides. However, this unmodified sedan takes on all these stunts with impressive flair, thanks to a daring driver and a bit of open gravel space. The video is a supercut of this rough, gravel-based Gymkhana-inspired action, showcasing everything from fast-paced drifts to incredible jumps.
One stunt that stands out is the car’s first jump, taken as the driver barrels into a blind crest at speeds reaching 160 km/h (100 mph). Miraculously, despite the lack of modern suspension or safety features, the C-Class remains under control, with the driver expertly navigating the car through the air. While this is certainly not something we’d recommend without the right safety measures, the stunt is awe-inspiring nonetheless.
For fans of driving challenges, this video proves that you don’t need a high-powered hypercar to have fun behind the wheel. A simple rear-wheel-drive sedan, a bit of space, and the willingness to push a car beyond its limits is all you need to create your own Gymkhana-style thrills.