For yes, it has 16 cylinders displacing 6.0-litres and a supercharger producing 520PS (382kW), sending power to a dually rear axle. Yes, the kind of rear axle we see these days on diesel-powered American work trucks. In streamliner configuration, this was a car good for speeds in excess of 250mph. In the mid-1930s. Even in open-wheel configuration, it could top 200mph. So it’s unsurprising that accidents happened and, even back then, safety forced the restriction of these incredible cars.
This thing really could be from another universe, never mind another time period. So it’s a joy to really get up close to it, examine it, learn its secrets and, of course, hear and see it run and make all those insane noises. What a spectacular machine.
Welcome to Goodwood Elevenses, a helping of motoring-related amusement to help break up your day. Watch the last video: Watch a 125cc drag bike obliterate a 1,000cc superbike in a drag race
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