A new Cannonball record has been set in a journey from New York to Los Angeles that took a mere 26 hours and 30 minutes.
While specific details about the run are limited, it is understood that it occurred on Sunday last week and involved a white 2019 Audi A8 L sedan. VINwiki’s Ed Bolian says the crew behind the record decided to make the run in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to take full advantage of the near-empty roads throughout much of the United States.
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Only two images of the record-setting Audi A8 L have found their way online. One shows that part of the taillights were covered by tape, likely to make the white sedan look even more unassuming, while the second confirms that the car was outfitted with a long-range fuel tank to reduce the number of fuel stops needed for the cross-country journey.
Previous record-holders have used complex radar sensors and other tools, including spotters, to avoid police and it’s likely that the Audi used in this latest run also featured such systems.
The most recent Cannonball record was set in November last year and involved a trio behind the wheel of a modified Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. They needed 27 hours and 25 minutes to drive from New York to Los Angeles, beating the previous record set by Ed Bolian and Dave Black that once stood at 28 hours and 50 minutes.
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