Doble E-20 Steam Special 1925

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Hand built in the 1920's as a one-off, the Doble E-20 is a remarkable machine. Regarded as being the finest steam car ever made, the E-20's complex steam engine produces approximately 150 bhp and 1,000lb/ft of torque. This particular Doble was owned by Howard Hughes, who reportedly hit 132.5 mph in the beast, which was a huge feat in the 20's. weighing in at 2.5 tonnes and with a price tag of a whopping $25,000 (in 1925!), the E-20 is a machine of epic proportions.

Here is a link to a fascinating video of the cars owner, Jay Leno, explaining how this beautiful machine works:

 
Doble E-20 Steam car would be a great edition to the gran turismo lineup as it will be the first steam car in a motor racing game.

For it's other fellow competitors please refer to the alternative Fuel Sources page under Steam cars.
 
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Hand built in the 1920's as a one-off, the Doble E-20 is a remarkable machine. Regarded as being the finest steam car ever made, the E-20's complex steam engine produces approximately 150 bhp and 1,000lb/ft of torque. This particular Doble was owned by Howard Hughes, who reportedly hit 132.5 mph in the beast, which was a huge feat in the 20's. weighing in at 2.5 tonnes and with a price tag of a whopping $25,000 (in 1925!), the E-20 is a machine of epic proportions.

Here is a link to a fascinating video of the cars owner, Jay Leno, explaining how this beautiful machine works:

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So it has a 'steering wheel' in a steering wheel?
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Well, someone was going to do it even if it was just stupid nonsense.
 
Doble Series E-20 Steam Special, 1925

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
• Engine : 4 Cylinder, Steam
• Power: 112 kw (150 BHP)
• Torque: 1355 N.m (1000 lb.ft)
• Engine location: Front

PERFORMANCE
• 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) Time = 14.5 secs
• Top Speed = 213 km/h (132.5 mph)

DRIVETRAIN
• Layout Front engine, Rear-wheel drive system
• 1 Speed Fixed transmission

RANGE
• 110 - 485 km's (70 - 300 miles) of standard Driving

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
• Weight: 2500kg (5510 lbs)
• Wheelbase: 3600mm (142 in)

For it's other fellow competitors please refer to the alternative Fuel Sources page under Steam cars.
 
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Underwhelming power, but man, that torque. Wonder if we'd be able to mod the engine at all. How does the engine work anyway?
 
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