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Tatra 77

1934 – 1938 · Czech

The Tatra 77, introduced between 1934 to 1938 by the Czechoslovakian car manufacturer Tatra, stands out as one of the earliest mass-produced cars with a revolutionary aerodynamic design. Crafted by the collaboration of Hans Ledwinka and Paul Jaray, an expert in aerodynamics from Zeppelin, this coach-built vehicle was a standout in automotive history. Setting it apart from competitors, the Tatra 77 featured a platform chassis made of pressed box-section steel, diverging from Tatra's traditional tubular chassis. The car was equipped with a rear-mounted, air-cooled 2.97-litre V8 engine, delivering an impressive 60 horsepower. In subsequent models, the engine's power was ramp