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The Czechoslovakian Tatra T77 is the first serial-produced truly aerodynamically designed automobile. It was developed by Hans Ledwinka and Paul Jaray, the noted Zeppelin aerodynamic engineer. Launched in 1934, the Tatra T77 is a coach-built automobile constructed on a central tube-steel chassis and is powered by a 75-horsepower rear-mounted 3.4-liter V8 engine. It possessed such advanced engineering as overhead valves, hemispherical combustion chambers, dry sump, fully independent suspension, rear swing axles and extensive use of lightweight magnesium-ally for the engine, transmission, suspension and body. The T77 has a top speed of over 150 km/h due to its advanced aerodynamics which deliver an exceptionally low coefficient of drag of 0.212. This is the final T77 produced and was one of the key exhibits in the recent 'Modernism' show at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, DC.
The Tatra Company began manufacturing cars in 1897 in Czechoslovakia making it the third oldest automobile manufacturer in the world. Tatra ceased car production in 1999 to focus on large off-road trucks. The Tatra was the first production aero-dynamic automobile. This luxury automobile features a unique design including a sloped 45-degree three-piece windshield - fenders, headlamps, door hinges and handles integrated into the body - the absence of running boards and a smooth underbody. The large tailfin decreases the side wind effect and increases stability (the drag coefficient is 0.212). The engine is a 3.4-liter, air-cooled, overhead-valve Hemi V8 that develops 75 horsepower.
The Tatra Company began manufacturing cars in 1897 in Czechoslovakia making it the third oldest automobile manufacturer in the world. Tatra ceased car production in 1999 to focus on large off-road trucks. The Tatra was the first production aero-dynamic automobile. This luxury automobile features a unique design including a sloped 45-degree three-piece windshield - fenders, headlamps, door hinges and handles integrated into the body - the absence of running boards and a smooth underbody. The large tailfin decreases the side wind effect and increases stability (the drag coefficient is 0.212). The engine is a 3.4-liter, air-cooled, overhead-valve Hemi V8 that develops 75 horsepower.
2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $650,000
Sale Price :
USD $412,000
Recent Sales of the Tatra T77
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Tatra T77A Limousine Chassis#: 35719 Sold for USD$412,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |
Tatra T77s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Tatra T77's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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