Glossary / General

Widow Maker

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Too Afraid to Ask

'Widow Maker' is a nickname for cars that can be very tricky to drive. It usually refers to powerful cars that can catch drivers off guard, especially if they're not used to handling that kind of speed or power.

Technical Definition

The term 'Widow Maker' is often used to describe cars that are particularly challenging to drive due to their power delivery and handling characteristics, which can lead to dangerous situations for inexperienced drivers. It's commonly associated with high-performance vehicles that have significant turbo lag or other traits that make them difficult to control.

Hear It Discussed

"...we drive that car and it's got this Widow Maker you know reputation because it has such epic turbo lag..."
The Minds Behind Nicole Johnson's Detour (Audio Only) Bring a Trailer Podcast 01:45

"We're talking about widow maker cars. Bit of an unsavory term, isn't it? Widowmaker. But it's it's not our term. It's a handy sort of catch all for what is it Andrew cars with a reputation for..."
Widowmakers #323 The Intercooler 00:17