The Scorpio-N Sets A Guinness World Record

Indian automaker Mahindra has bagged a Guinness World Record, courtesy of the Scorpio-N. The SUV was recently launched in Australia, claiming the title of “Fastest crossing of the Simpson Desert by a production vehicle”. It crossed 1,100 sand dunes within 13 hours, with temperatures peaking at 50 degrees Celcius. The SUV was co-driven by Gene Corbett (Total Driver) and Ben Robinson (4WD Industries). The journey began at dawn in Birdsville and ended at Alkaseltzer Bore. Along the 385km route, the Mahindra Scorpio-N also overcame salt flats 20 metres above sea level.