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Originally Posted by Cd
Aerohead : I believe you posted these pictures a while back. What car is this and what was it's Cd ?
While not a mass produced car, I still find it interesting. Also one more question for you : What was the Cd of the Oldsmobile Aerotech in both Longtail and shorttail versions ? 
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This car was built for the Fulda Tire Company for 150+ mph tire testing on the autobahn. It had a 150hp engine and was lost during WWII.
In 2005, Fulda Tire commissioned Maybach to build an updated version of this car for 200+ mph tire testing. This new car is called the Maybach Excelero, and although it is a beautiful looking car with styling cues from the 1939 car, it depends more on its 700hp engine and less on a low Cd (0.27) to reach its 218mph top speed. Below are some links about the 2 cars.
Fulda - German tyres made affordable > 1930 Milestones
Maybach Excelero Show Car Coming To Sydney - Next Car Pty Ltd - 19th August, 2005
IGN: Maybach Excelero