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Tatra 87

1936 – 1950 · Czech

The Tatra 87 (T87) was a remarkable car manufactured by Czechoslovak company Tatra during the years 1936 to 1950. It featured a unique rear-mounted 2.9-liter air-cooled 90-degree overhead cam V8 engine, generating 85 horsepower, enabling the car to reach speeds close to 100 mph (160 km/h). Despite its relatively small engine size compared to its competitors which often had engines nearly twice the displacement, the Tatra 87 was recognized as one of the fastest production cars of its era. What set the Tatra 87 apart was its exceptional efficiency. While its rivals consumed approximately 20 liters of fuel per 100 km (11.8 mpg), the T87 was