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Drift-Enabling Cars

This Rear-Wheel Drive Car Encourages Drivers to Get Sideways

— September 15, 2017 — Autos
German automaker Audi continues to make a big splash at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with some of the more adrenaline-focused drivers out there surely impressed by the brand new Audi R8 V10 RWS, the first fully rear-wheel drive car created by the company.

Most regular drivers assume that the point of a car is to move forwards and to your destination, but if you're an adrenaline junkie, you'll likely appreciate the incomparable thrill of carrying out controlled drifts. This rear-wheel drive car allows for drifting to be as safe as possible, thanks to a special Dynamic Mode that reduces the vehicle's stability control just enough to allow for slick drifting.

However, the vehicle's system is designed to come to the fore if it senses danger, proving that sport and adventure-focused vehicles can strike a balance between adrenaline and safety.
Trend Themes
1. Rear-wheel Drive Cars - Creating fully rear-wheel drive cars opens up opportunities for automakers to cater to adrenaline-focused drivers.
2. Controlled Drifts - Developing special dynamic modes in cars that allow for controlled drifting can provide adrenaline junkies with a safe and thrilling driving experience.
3. Adrenaline-safety Balance - Striking a balance between adrenaline and safety in sport and adventure-focused vehicles provides an innovative approach to cater to thrill-seekers.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Automakers can tap into the demand from adrenaline-focused drivers by designing and producing rear-wheel drive cars with drift-enabling features.
2. Racing Industry - Developing racing cars with rear-wheel drive systems and dynamic modes for controlled drifting can revolutionize the racing industry and attract thrill-seeking racers.
3. Automotive Safety Industry - Creating advanced stability control systems that strike a balance between safety and adrenaline can provide opportunities for innovation and growth within the automotive safety sector.
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