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Old 11-21-2020, 02:03 PM   #3661 (permalink)
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Teardrop Cars
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Aerodynamically, the shape of a drop of water faces the least air resistance, so in the years running up to the Second World War, numerous ŠKODA vehicles strove to replicate this “teardrop” look.
https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/...teardrop-cars/

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The 532 and 536 bus prototypes also featured aerodynamic rear sections. The triple-axle 532 with independent suspension on all wheels was particularly impressive. Its rear-mounted engine was separated from the 35-seater passenger compartment by a soundproofed partition and could be reached via a hatch. The wheels on both rear axles were skirted for improved aerodynamics. The upcoming war, however, halted the development of these prototypes.
AUTOCULT - SKODA - 532 AUTOBAHNBUS CZECH REPUBLIC AUTOBUS 1938
https://www.carmodel.com/autocult/at...us-1938/128098




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