I haven't seen the number in a while, but supposedly the Dodge Viper was one of the most lethal cars when purchased new, in that it had so much performance that its inexperienced driver would get into trouble very quickly...
That doesn't surprise me. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive car could (depending on how the handling is adjusted) have massive oversteer coming out of a corner if you lay on the accelerator. So there are plenty of opportunities to get into trouble. In the hands of a pro, this can really help getting through the corner quickly. But an amateur could easily spin out.
That doesn't surprise me. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive car could (depending on how the handling is adjusted) have massive oversteer coming out of a corner if you lay on the accelerator. So there are plenty of opportunities to get into trouble. In the hands of a pro, this can really help getting through the corner quickly. But an amateur could easily spin out.