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Mauro Calo Sets New World Drift Record in a Mercedes C63 AMG

Last week, a Mercedes-Benz demo driver announced a very ambitious goal, which kept many eagerly awaiting for it to happen... or not. We are talking here about Mauro Calo and his desire to break the world record for the longest car drift.

Said and done. Calo took a C63 AMG sedan to the Handling Circuit at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge Surrey, the past weekend and smashed the record.

In fact he kept powersliding for 2,308 metres, beating the previous record of 394 metres. Naturally, this feat is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. The circuit provided a complete 360 degree circle of tarmac which saw him complete almost 8 laps. While details aren’t confirmed yet, last week the driver said he will go for a 55-mph, third-gear drift.

Calo’s other alternative for a car was a E63, but he finally settled for a C63 AMG. Well remind you that power for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG comes from 6.3L V8 engine making 451-hp, which can be increased to 481-hp with the optional AMG Development Package.

“When Mauro approached us to hold his record breaking attempt on the circuit at Mercedes-Benz World we were happy to offer him the support.  He has been a valuable member of the driving experience team for several years and is a respected driver in the industry, so there was no doubt he would achieve his aim,” stated Andrew Mallery, Commercial Operations Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Mauro is no stranger to Mercedes-Benz World as his career as a professional driver includes working at the venue providing driving experiences to guests and also entertaining crowds with precision driving skills in the dynamic Silver Arrows Display.
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