Car Bungee Jump for Nissan France in the heart of Paris!
Car Bungee Jump for Nissan France in Paris achieves Guinness World Record!
Big Bang Experiences and UK Bungee Club recently completed one of our most impressive stunts yet. Working with Nissan France, we were able to deliver a Car Bungee stunt in the heart of Paris for the launch of the new Nissan Qashqai.
This project, which took place in La Défense, Paris' business district, was particularly challenging due to a tight timeline of under a month. Led by technical director Andy Rydell, the team worked tirelessly to deliver the stunt on time, and were able to produce a magnificent result.
Nissan France selected this daring stunt from several proposed concepts for a couple of key reasons; it was dramatic, it was possible within the short timeframe, and most importantly, it perfectly embodied their current slogan, “Defy Ordinary”.
Unlike previous car bungee jumps, the Qashqai had to closely resemble the real model, meaning fewer components could be removed to reduce weight. However, by making adjustments like swapping glass for perspex and removing the engine, the team were able to achieve a feasible weight for the stunt.
Executing this project in such a confined urban space required meticulous planning and precision. The bungee ropes were specially designed by the UK Bungee team to control the car's projection and swing, ensuring safety in the built-up environment.
The filming location, La Défense, was a huge part of the vision for Nissan France. Based loosely on a previous viral video, the urban city vibe, along with the sleek, open design of the cage, was a key element of the concept. The final shots of the Qashqai tumbling down narrowly between towering buildings, reflecting in the sleek glass panes of Paris’ financial sector, was exactly what Nissan France had envisioned.
This stunt was a massive collaborative effort, with seamless teamwork between Big Bang, Nissan France, BBC France, the crane company, Groupe Cauvas, and the stunt company, Cascadeurs Action . We’re very pleased to announce that the success of this ambitious project earned Nissan France a Guinness World Record for the Highest Car Bungee.
Stunt rider and social media influencer @Laskoshow documented the event and was actively involved throughout the process, adding energy and enthusiasm to the set. French sports journalist Denis Brogniart hosted the advert, and his tight schedule contributed to the swift completion of the project.
After the successful shoot, the Big Bang team capped off their adventure with a whistle stop tour of Paris and enjoyed some well-deserved downtime.
Click here to watch a short video of the stunt!
Written by Alice Inskip