Top Ten Cars That Will Try To Kill You

[@AeroGuy07]

Zenvo is from Denmark, not Holland. I had one car that tried to kill me more than once. It was a 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. It had a habit of blowing right front brake calipers, usually at the worst possible time. Like approaching a busy intersection. It also had an issue with the steering rack. It would bind, then break free. A combination of the brakes and steering are what eventually killed the car, while it was trying to kill me.

[@thijsrooijakkers2153]

A widow maker that no one ever talks about is the lancia Stratos. Rear engine, rear wheel drive, no electronics, almost no front end grip, nothing. The moment one touches the throttle, the car is uncontrollable

[@ggj1987]

Where’s TVR? They never had any driving aids whatsoever but were RWD, high power (350+hp for the 2000+ models), lightweight (

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

I’m surprised the Toyota MR2 isn’t on this list due to the snap over steer that can happen with them.

[@STECKEDDECK]

I own one and its not that bad tbh.

[@bdsouza1977]

@@STECKEDDECK Gen 2 & not many of them left.

[@DJNEUSPEED23]

Also not too many out there to have in consideration.

[@negativeindustrial]

I bought a 1991 chassis specifically because I wanted the twitchier rear end. After you upgrade the wheels and tires to hold the low end down, you’ve pretty much corrected the chassis.

[@DucatiPaso750]

​@@negativeindustrial I test drove a second gen MR2 Turbo when they were new. The rear end was definitely a concern. It was, as you stated, twitchy. I remember going around a right hand corner and the rear end slid out but I was able to catch it with counter steer. However, the next time I went around that same corner it stepped out much quicker and I not only counter steered, but I also had to lift off the throttle. Then, when I had it pointed straight again, it was in turbo lag. I had to drop it a gear to spool it up again.

[@wingerfan1]

I remember driving down a four-lane highway going over 130 miles an hour in a 78 Z28 Camaro. It was a very scary ride and I do not wish to do it again. I also remember doing the same in a C3 Corvette again not a wise idea. I finally decided to go to my local race track and spin a few laps. I was driving a properly set up short bed pick up truck and ended up going around the corner and someone spun me and I flipped onto the roof and slid 100 feet and hit the wall. After that I decided to hang up the racing gloves.

[@KeijiSuwa]

My dad owns a heavily modified '87 Porsche 930 Slantnose. It has over 500 hp and a T66 turbo running about 18 psi of boost. When the engine gets up to around 4500 rpm, the turbo wakes up and the car turns into a monster. Even when going in a straight line, with all the weight of the engine and transmission over the rear wheels, it'll still overcome that traction. Keep in mind that this car has no airbags, ABS, or traction control. My dad has been fascinated with fast vehicles ever since he was a teenager and went on to own many, from a 302-swapped SVO Mustang to a Kawasaki ZX-10 Tomcat, all of which he claimed to have topped out, but his 930 Slantnose is the one car he's ever been afraid to take to its limit.

[@rally4vets]

Craig. Great video. Very surprised that the Corvette is public enemy number:-) 1:-). We just bought a 2007 C6 base to use with our veteran suicide prevention experiential program. Alex and Daryl at Just Driven will do the mods to get it track ready and OG Racing is partnering with us for the interior gear: seats, harness, half-cage, etc. Your advice in the video is spot on. The first thing I did was take it to a Speed Ventures HPDE at the Streets of Willow. So different from the NA Miata I track. So much power almost instantaneously. I'm going to have my sponsor/donor drivers watch this video before they drive the car for the first time. Ciao!

[@jayf429]

Tires make all the difference, when I bought my 2018 Mustang gt, 5 years ago, they came with crappy Pirelli pzero, I later bought continental extreme contact dws06 plus, square stance, this makes a huge difference. Makes the car more neutral.

[@douhgremuro150]

2018 5 years ago That goes hard

[@RyuusanFT86]

For those who gonna spam this and those already saying it No, the MR2 doesn't want to kill you. You just suck at driving.

[@chargerdave2046]

Zenvo is a Danish built supercar. Update...Nevermind

[@mikep5695]

First thing my father did when I was 16 was put me a SCCA driving school. Then, he had me do Autocross to learn how to drive at the limit of the car. I did the same for my son as well.

[@Tachyon836]

90s Viper and Toyota MR2, the one with pop up headlights

[@fsj197811]

There's a problem with tracks. They're only located in specific places and they're usually not anywhere close to where you live. Also, some people don't want to pay to use the tracks. On top of that there's the adrenaline of doing something illegal that goes with street racing in all its forms. I don't grieve for those who get killed street racing or watching. The ones I do feel bad for are the true innocents that get hurt that had nothing to do with it.

[@hansolo5330]

Great video Craig! Great advice to all drivers

[@JohnBlazeZero]

Spot on. Well done Craig, couldn’t agree more. 👍

[@Kev27RS]

2:45 The BOYZ II MEN reference! 👌 Brilliant 😂

[@Iskalawagz24]

Honorable mention was the Noble M600. The British serial killer that is also my dream car. Also the second gen Toyota MR2 that has suspension flaws.

[@bryangordon8518]

Alright, I’ve got my shopping list. Let’s go!

[@michaelcosta7235]

Okay, I'll stand up and say it. I'm a better driver than Roger simply for the fact that I don't fuck around on public roads.

[@sneezinhatch]

Surprised the Camaro wasn't in the list

[@klayshotter]

That Porsche did have 8 yo tires on it if I’m not mistaken, when Paul and Rodger crashed

[@billjanke72]

Craig, I always love your videos. This is some hard truth that people don't want to believe. I actually worry MORE now with EVs becoming more prevalent in the market. With instant torque on demand I think you'll see more and more accidents with these vehicles.

[@_ford_crown_victoria_p]

* 14 seconds into the video * * already taking a break *

[@hotstankygarbage788]

Paul Walker after photos were brutal. All that money just pay for a track day.

[@DucatiPaso750]

Roger Rodas may have been a professional race car driver, but he had very poor judgement on that day. At least at a racetrack, they are controlled closed circuits, there are marshalls with flags and fire extinguishers and there are EMTs and at least one ambulance. People don't seem to comprehend that even the best of race car drivers crash (Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton, Scott Dixon, etc.).

[@scottoleson1997]

Makes me proud I never had any issues controlling my C5 with all assists broken. I didn’t wanna fix the Ecbm, so I guess that means I can handle a gen 1 viper too.

[@martylee9035]

WRONG!!! C5'S HAD REAR MOUNTED TRANSMISSIONS!!!!PROBABLY DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THAT!!!LOL. DID YOU EVER HAVE IT SERVICED??

[@scottoleson1997]

@@martylee9035 dude I wasn’t even wrong about any info. Sober tf up lol

[@gcntech9071]

Nothing scared me more than the 911 turbo from the 80s and 90s. Very hard to handle cars especially in wet enviroment.

[@nedson6503]

The biggest factor is RWD.

[@Ayrshore]

10. Mustang 9. Mustang. 8.Mustang 7. Mustang... this is the list for pedestrians BTW.

[@overtorque]

Worked on a few cars. 1995 Diablo, midengine weight was different to get used to. 1994 Viper RT/10 was just an animal. 1998 Viper GTS with 660hp demanded respect. 2007 GT500 wasn't too bad but the 2009 GT500KR handled like a Gen 1 Viper. Corvette C5 and C6, I have to say we're "pussy cats" in a sense. The 2005 Mustang GT had less tech than those and put up a fight.

[@miklos182]

right on time! thank you for your video

[@klaspeppar5619]

The S550 Mustang (pre face lift) got 2 stars in EuroNCAP, they found that the Euro/Aussie version had a backseat which is a complete death trap. Ford did a Ford and cheaped out on safety, particularly the rear seat belt pre tensioners, EuroNCAP found that there is a high risk of the rear seat occupants “submarining” (being force under the lap part of the belt in an accident), which can cause heavy internal bleeding, severe spinal injuries and other stuff. It was so bad Ford promised to fix it with the face lift. But even the death trap rear seat a side it didn’t do great, I think the front occupant head protection wasn’t very good if I remember correctly, this was back in 2015 I think. Pretty f*** discussing that Ford cheeped out on the safety of Euro spec Mustangs just because they didn’t think EuroNCAP would test it, man I hate Ford (and on a personal level).

[@Darkstar9513]

Thanks for speaking the facts. Even pro racers crash sometimes. Those tik tok kids doing takeovers and street racing are just dumb. If you really want to prove your worth go to the track. Those lap times don't lie.

[@pliantimpala7858]

427 Super Snake, the most dangerous car in the world.

[@305Spartin]

What about the 58 Plymouth Fury?

[@lazey8]

im surprised that mustangs and challengers made the list but not camaros. Ive heard that the GTO from the 2000s could be temperamental. Oh and you forgot the MR2 the snap over steer has taken many people

[@coyster530]

Definitely understand with the Viper I have driven a 95 and yes if you start to get loose you're gone and I also drove a 78 Porsche 930 Turbo and yeah when that turbo kicked in and you better be pointed in a straight line or you could kiss your ass goodbye and when I was 17 I had a 96 Mustang convertible V6 and that thing tried to kill me all the time because of the rear end those cars definitely deserve their place on that list

[@SergeyPupkoMusic]

Hey Craig, love your work, your production quality is awesome, but, I'm noticing clipping between audio takes. A little bit of cross fade in the edit would help a ton.

[@Inspireforchange]

I’ve had a good bump in an mr2 losing it on a cambered road ending up taking the front end off with a telegraph pole…I had it fixed but was very careful afterwards

[@HouseOfPetrol]

Zenvo is a car manufacturer from denmark , so not a dutch car 😉

[@Slowgroovin]

Mainly inexperienced drivers. Boomers and Gen X'ers grew up on hot rods, so they tend to fare much better.

[@Sac_slappper_4rce]

What about Christine?

[@Shim_Shack_Studio]

I still love my C5. I drive normal and obedient. Yea, it may look mint because I keep it that way, but I do assure you my C5 has seen ALL weather and it's handled just fine. I do have track and autocross experience. The car I have raced with is my 07 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 5peed. I will say this though, streets are different in every way than a track or a road course. Too many factors come into play on the street. Pot holes, loose gravel, sand, uneven pavement, curbs, weather and temperatures, seasons, distracted drivers and traffic, pedestrians, animals and rodents, etc. As much as I wanna rip down the streets in my C5 or any of my other builds, it's just not worth the risk. Especially when I take the targa top off of my C5 or even drop the top on my Z3, I don't wanna end up headless. In all seriousness, I have been thankful to have driven a lot of cars in my lifetime, I use to work at dealerships in college. I established a close relationship with my higher ups so I can take anything performance related home for the weekends and or longer to keep those cars running in good shape. Like preventing "Lot Rot" on the brakes. I never did any shenanigans in any car as I would help the dealership advertise at car meets and shows. My two cents is this, EVERY car has their own behaviors. When being introduced to a new car or experiencing or exploring a new platform, get to understand that car FULLY, including modded cars. A Stock EvoX drives and behaves differently than a 1000 horse EvoX. Speaking out loud about it, this applies to all cars.

[@Superdimensional]

I hear a lot of people say “the car does everything for you” about the r35 GTR. Sure in stock form that car for the most part is very safe, but even at full bolt on levels, if you don’t upgrade the tires, it’s is scary…. I almost went onto a curb one morning leaving a meet on cold tires…. I’ve since went to mp4s and all is good again in the world!

[@Brian-yt8eo]

No matter how much skill you have or think you have, there is a chance that you will screw up.

[@vermontvermont9292]

Well done sir 👍

[@chrisdooley1184]

My first generation Viper tried to murder me every time I drove it. If it was wet? Straight up serial killer that car was lol. It was a hoot to drive and taught me a lot about driving

[@kl0wnkiller912]

The term "Muscle car" used to be a factory car with a big, powerful motor shoved into it. In the 60s this was do-able and the Big 3 did it... a lot. Today, cars like the Mustang and Hellcat are poor designs and dangerous with all that HP. When you exceed the design of the chassis all the rest is just stupid, especially when kids today were raised with traction control... they don't truly understand unrestrained physics in action.

[@michaelwilson2470]

Owning both the Charger and Mustang , I agree. I was lucky I went to Bob Bondurant in my early 20's, best driving experience in my life! And saved my ass a couple times.

[@karlsundbeck1028]

The old lotus carlton 4 Doors, faster then Ferrari from factory.

[@barnabyjones5161]

It's cheaper to pay a local traffic lawyer to do the same thing. Much cheaper.

[@RickyGMedia_TX]

9:19 Infamous CCX in Nuevo Laredo

[@sharpemang]

Where is TVR???

[@trackpackgt877]

definitely the hellcat lol high horsepower in the hands of people that have never handled cars like that plenty of hellcat crashes inexperienced people that should have never been in the seat.

[@TheHortond]

All these cars have one problem. Loose nuts behind the wheels.

[@phoenixsvoboda9296]

Thank you so much for all you did to help create all of the good memories all the true fans of the fast and the furious series have , hope you have a great day :)

[@jamdc2000]

Zenvo dutch!? damn, I cannot take you seriously from now on

[@VirusNerd02]

Craig would you ever buy any of your old cars again? Once they are legal of course

[@sergiocoto1812]

The name of the episode should be: STEEL COFFINS

[@ianriggs]

hey i love the way the vq sounds. But not with certain exhausts and especially straight piped or burble tuned, then its horrible

[@uwisho]

Nissan s15 should make the list! Especially when running some decent boost

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

Track days. Sorry, but this has to be a requirement for them to be able to purchase these cars. Macho is the Man that buys the car and won't go to the track because they don't want to look bad.

[@lordalmighty7323]

I am surprised there are no Nissan Ultima or infinity. Car is on the list, really

[@DiogenesUlyanov]

I actually almost died as a passenger in a mustang. Flipped 5 times doing 90

[@hilanddoug]

I had to laugh that your first clip in the intro in a gen 1 Viper! I'm the third owner of one that's never been crashed but I can sure understand how some people can crash them so easily.

[@freddieredding4565]

Zenvos are actually Danish. 🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@stuartsmith5308]

Viper and 930 came to mind b4 i watch the video

[@DraxTheDestroyer]

I think drivers are the ones that will kill not the car, car is a tool.

[@hilanddoug]

Well said!

[@osamabobladen8203]

Haven't watch yet but the chevy corviar. Who killed the corviar?

[@NewbombTurk.]

Ralph Nadar. "Unsafe At Any Speed" is the book he wrote about it.

[@Anni3sgotagun]

There’s controversy behind it, the car had been made safe but people where still claiming it was dangerous

[@gamescast8291]

The 2 most deadliest trucks are well k5 blazer mainly cuz if u well build them in a certain way add big tires and other things um i live in Montana in the summer 50 mph winds and well itll flip trust me u dont know what ur doing itll flip. Then there are bronco II literally any turn at 15 mph itll flip how i know I've flipped one at 15 mhp and i was barely turning onto the highway

[@BILLYBOBB3080]

How come no one says anything about the Carrera GT rear shock mounting being the cause of deaths? As a mechanic it makes me sick.

[@Atem_S.]

RWD for ya...

[@wallyr.7854]

Awesome video as always and thank you for the words of wisdom to all those young & older, Max Verstappen wannabes, lets be safe and smart out there….no matter what you drive 👍🏻

[@donaldsalkovick396]

Before i watch it ill bet Porsche carerra gt gets top spot

[@overtorque]

LOL We all know why but we won't say it. I agree with you though

[@donaldsalkovick396]

@@overtorque it was 2nd I was close

[@savagex3288]

as an owner of a 90 ZF6 C4 (LS3 Swapped) and C5 FRC I thought they are fairly tame, I wasn't expecting to see the vette as #1 considering nearly all the Dodge Charger / Challengers and mustang drivers are douche bags on the news everyday. I've got track time and respect the risks, but I can see how in the wrong hands they can flip on you. I just picked up a new project 84 Camaro and this thing is way more sketchy than my C4 even after refreshing the suspension.

[@rayhan_2k841]

Surprised not to see tvr,

[@jamdc2000]

Most Americans do not know about TVR other than GranTurismo or the movie Swordfish [also for Halle Berry showing her boobs]

[@Darksaige]

Lmao Nissan Altima.

[@aakashjadham7271]

Best Video.......🇮🇳

[@emmanuelponce6380]

Your Awesome Sir

[@MarkMeadows90]

And here I thought the Dodge Viper and Shelby Cobra were more dangerous.

[@MarkMeadows90]

@Nowhereman lol

[@matthewguerra5410]

Driver Mod is the best mod

[@johnflorencemarcellana6101]

As a fan of sports and exotic cars, I should not be a big jerk if i drove a highly priced sportscar even if i have a decent license. Im curious why some young bloods like me love to drive these metal death traps? 🤔

[@DanielRichards644]

I would say i'm a better driver, not because I could out drive him but because I know not to drive like an idiot at stupid speeds like he was doing when he crashed. That said I would probably but that 3rd generation of Mustang you had above the mustang generations you had on your list, those old fox bodies where known death traps back in the day, and what about the exploding Pinto's or the Corvair or those 80's-90's era SUV's known for rolling over?

[@TimeToRemind]

Does anyone else see the Bill Murray energy? Maybe it's the look, maybe it's the voice, dunno

[@jritechnology]

That poor Koenigsegg CCX.

[@denniszeller2115]

I am certainly not a better driver than the guys you mentioned. But I am much more careful. Cause I am not capable of doing what my cars can do (Porsche 996C2, Audi TT8N, Triumph 1979 RWD) Stay safe folks

[@denniszeller2115]

Or better expressed: I know i am not capable to drive the cars as I know they could be driven. Always stay in your limits

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

This is what I think about this. All High-end cars should require a special license to own and drive them. And this include specialty driving coures and keeping a clean record. And if you are going to turn the traction control off learn how to drive it without the feature first. #10. Zenvo ST1. LS-7 V-8. A Dutch Corvette. #09. Dodge Charger/Challenger. How can you not drive a boat? It is not the car or the engine. It is the idiot assholes who buy them. If you don't know what you are doing, you shouldn't be allowed to buy the car. #08. Ford Mustangs. Of course this car is after the Dodges, they took the title away from the Mustang for... See above. #07. Ariel Atom V-8. What do you expect from a V-8 engine strapped to what is basically a street-legal Go-kart? THs is real-life version of the Fiero Rocket-car in Fast 9. #06. Koenigsegg CCX. I knew, put a rear-wing on that thing. #05. Dodge Viper. A Back to basics car with a V-10. There should have been a label put on this one, this is a track car that is barely street-legal and should have required special driving classes before purchase. #04. Shelby Cobra. The inspiration for the Viper by the same Man who built both. This British car was an AC Ace with Ford's biggest V-8 dropped into it. So it had the exact same outcome. If you don't know what you are doing, you better not even start it. #03. Porsche 930. It is for pro drivers only. #02. Porsche Carrera GT.(How is this car not #1?) Paul Walker died a a passenger in one of these. #01. Chevy Corvette. You think you are invincible in this piece of shit? It is the cheapest sports/supercar/whatever you want to call it on the planet. It is built by a Company that lets Bean-counters control the amount of money that goes into their cars. A Company that will not change it's cars' designs as long as possible. A Company that makes the Camaro that has been the same thing since it appeared in as Bumble Bee in the first time. (I know what everyone is going to type and I'm not going to read it, so don't waste your time. A car Company that builds all of their cars from the get go so that they can interchange parts from all of them all the time. And it is a car that the biggest thing about it according to the car Company is the cheapest mid-engine car on the Planet. And the cheapest most powerful V-8 Aspirated car on the Planet. The cheapest anything is usually made with a few corners that may have been rounded off, or the cheapest material may have been used.

[@andresyebra9559]

Whats up Craig?👋

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

Number 1 car is the one my ex is currently driving in

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

The biggest fault in corvette crashes before the C8 were the good year eagle tires. Worst tires a manufacturer could ever put on any car. Absolute trash!

[@MrMadsodense]

Zenvo is Danish, great job - i cant trust you from now on..

[@deet4895]

Honda S2000 (AP1) ?

[@fitrich76-richardavalos]

💪🏻🙌🏻💯

[@CforClairvoyant]

I heard the 350z was pretty dangerous. Shocked not to see it.

[@oktanskioktan9372]

It is too slow to be dangerous 😂

[@CforClairvoyant]

@@oktanskioktan9372 hahaha fair enough, but people still manage to kill themselves man. It's pretty insane.

[@rustyshackleford9452]

Are they that bad? I’ve thought about getting one as a 3rd car and not drift on like busy roads and stuff but I’ve heard mixed reviews about them.

[@CforClairvoyant]

@@rustyshackleford9452 my suggestion buy a tomei 1.5 diff or 2 way for drifting. Get a roll cage and good tires and youll be just fine. Its mostly the rear diff that sucks.

[@jeremyhare9515]

2 honorable mentions ap1 s2000 and sw20 mr2s lol

[@RyuusanFT86]

MR2 skill issue

[@masjuggalo]

Ok I'll give you the Viper (not the last one), Porsches, (Paul needed tires ) corvettes get crashed probably because most of there owners got that AARP discount. But I would delete the supercars and anything with the driver aids (abs, traction, stability control) as those are the driver issue. But I've driven plenty of 400+ HP cars with solid axles no driver aids with a much lower curb weight.

[@dudet9662]

just a guess before watching #1 is mustang

[@jritechnology]

Cars that kill you in 4k? Or this video is in 4k?

[@SlowV6Mustang]

Please let me be on this list, please let me be on this list, please le- YEEEESSSSS LETS GOOOOO

[@autocurioso3142]

I can confirm s197 from personal experience 😒

[@avi9th256]

No, that’s lack of driver experience as well as monumental error.

[@eldridsonmaria3360]

The thing is most people drive this car like crazy stupid that's why they crash Even pro driver can crash these cars men so go easy people this is not fast&furious