Combined with poor traction, cars can go sliding. (wardsmithlaw.com)
Add in that it maybe rains 25 % of the year in the U.K., is cold so poor traction for another 25 % then you've also only half the year if your lucky where a current M5 isn't going to be flashing it's traction control light madly at WOT even at 60 / 70mph. (evo.co.uk)
When we tested the QF at the track, poor traction off the line meant the Alfa needed 5.3 seconds to sprint from 0 - 60mph. (autoexpress.co.uk)