The Tatra 77 (T77) is one of the first serial-produced, truly aerodynamically-designed automobiles, produced by Czechoslovakian company Tatra from 1934 to 1938. It was developed by Hans Ledwinka and Paul Jaray, the Zeppelin aerodynamic engineer.

Known as the Tatra Type 77 or T77, it was engineered by Hans Ledwinka, his son Erich, and Erich Überlacker, who received help from Zeppelin designer Paul Jaray for the groundbreaking exterior design. A brilliant car in its own right, the T77 also turned out to be hugely influential.

The Tatra T777 was both massive and roomy, with seating for six. There was plenty of luggage space, housed above the rear suspension and in the nose, where the spare tires and battery resided. The engine power was propelled to the driven rear wheels by means of a four-speed gearbox that was bolted together with the engine and the axle drive as ...

Tatra 77 A. Tatra 77 je automobil vyšší třídy vyráběný československou automobilkou Tatra mezi lety 1934–1938 ve dvou sériích. T 77 je prvním sériově vyráběným vozem s aerodynamickou karosérií. [1] Za čtyři roky bylo celkem vyrobeno 255 kusů obou typů.

Feb 10, 2019 · When the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia, they were impressed with the first serially produced and aerodynamically designed automobile in Eastern Europe, the Tatra 77a.

Feb 8, 2024 · Tatra’s impressively compact and light 3.0-litre V8, attached to the backbone just aft of the rear axle, was as unusual as it looked.

May 7, 2024 · The Tatra T77, produced from 1934 to 1938, was ahead of its time with its rear-mounted air-cooled V8 engine, providing impressive performance. Its innovative design influenced future automotive aerodynamics and engineering principles, setting a standard for efficiency and style in the industry.

Feb 21, 2024 · In the 1920s, they pioneered the innovative backbone chassis, and in the early 1930s, they achieved another breakthrough by producing the world’s first aerodynamic road car, commonly referred to as the Tatra Type 77 or T77.

Feb 12, 2016 · The Czechoslovakian Tatra 77 (T77) is the first serial-produced truly aerodynamically designed automobile. It was developed by Hans Ledwinka and Paul Jaray, the Zeppelin aerodynamic engineer....

The Czechoslovakian Tatra 77 (T77) is the first serial-produced, truly aerodynamically-designed automobile. It was developed by Hans Ledwinka and Paul Jaray, the Zeppelin aerodynamic engineer. Launched in 1934, the Tatra 77 is a coach-built automobile, constructed on a platform chassis with a presse..