Tatra 77a 1938

[Pootis]

The Tatra 77 was the first serial-produced truly aerodynamically designed automobile.

The 77a was the improved version of the original 77 with a power increase to 75 HP and the top speed increased to 93 mph (150 km/h). The car had a aerodynamic drag of 0.212, which is incredibly low even for today's cars thanks to the smooth, aerodynamic body of the car.

Specs:

Length - 208.7–212.6 in (5,300–5,400 mm)
Width - 65.4 in (1660 mm)
Height - 63.0 in (1,600 mm)
Weight - 4,000 lbs (1,800 kg)
Aspiration - Natural
Drivetrain - RR
Horsepower - 75 hp

 

[TexRex]

No mention of it being powered by an air-cooled V8?

 

[20832]

I'm always for Tatra's! Especially after a neighbor of mine had a visit from his friend, who owns a Tatra 603, what a beautiful car and the sound was also very, very nice.

 

[TexRex]

603 is a gorgeous car.

 

[20832]

603 is a gorgeous car.

Absolutely! And funnily enough as I spotted the car outside I thought it was an american car only to learn after talking to the owner for a bit that it's a Tatra and it's in fact Czech

 

[CostasDrifter]

Like it!

 

[StarLight]

What a historic car.
Voted!

 

[smearcampaign]

I love Tatras! I can't understand why the T87 thread hasn't got more votes. It looks similar to this one but has a magnesium engine block.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/tatra-t87-1936-50.308996/