(Gary Cullen) The Wind Tunnel Wonder Few people know that a Zeppelin airship designer named Paul Jaray also engineered a car in his wind tunnel. Aerodynamically ahead of its time, the Tatra challenges even the most modern marques with its unique shape and features. Hidden gems include a pushbutton centralized lubrication system for all mechanical joints, an air-cooled rear-mounted V8, all-wheel independent suspension, precise rack and pinion steering, sunroof, and a co-efficient of drag of .36, which make this treasure sound like an exotic European sports car. But the real surprise is its Czechoslovakian origin dates back 72 years! http://www.tatraworld.nl/T87CarCollectorNov08GFoster.pdf
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December 31st, 2008