Chrysler Airflow - car classics

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Chrysler Airflow

Chrysler Airflow produced from 1934 to 1937. As you can guess from the name, it was the first car, with a consideration of the concept of В«aerodynamic resistanceВ». The body design, developed by Karl Breer, was so far ahead of its time, because the economic success of the Chrysler Airflow is not used, however, applied on this vehicle concept in then became more than relevant than a bright confirmation of modern production of automobile concerns all over the world.

The first tests were held in 1930. Once it became clear - the existing constructions are highly inefficient, it is necessary to create something completely new. By January 1934, the car was ready to launch into serial production. Here came the greatest problem, which killed Chrysler Airflow is required unusually complex welding work. As a result of the several cars of the first party of the engine was pulled out of the supports after the speed limit of 130 km/h. In addition to the already mentioned contract eight-cylinder motor many of the problems brought a 3-speed gearbox В«Floor ShiftВ», specially designed for Chrysler Airflow.