Chrysler engineers thought they had a winner with their aerodynamic coupe the Chrysler Airflow. Created during the art deco, streamlined era of the 1930s the company was convinced that the public was ready for something really new and different. The engineers touted that fact that it was not only stylish but roomy and because its sleek design caused less wind resistance – it was fuel efficient. Unfortunately, the public stayed away from the futuristic vehicle and Chrysler stopped producing …
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lol about 18MPG is what the PT cruisers get now with a 4 cylinder haha
This car was rebirthed as the PT Cruiser, and my PT has been so good for its age of almost 10.
lol, 18mpg highway was a big deal back then
FYI for all Airflow fans, RM Auctions is offering two rare examples of these remarkable Airflows at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event August 1 in Rochester, Michigan – the official kickoff to a month long series of celebrations honoring the great American automobile.
They’re selling in Europe but with the price of diesel in the States it’s hard to justify the retooling here. They’ll be more prevalent as will advanced gasoline engines that get 20% better fuel economy and cost $1000 more than today’s engines vs $3000 for a clean diesel or $4000 for a hybrid. The future will be a mix of powerplants including all electric. The real challenge will be in weaning people from driving which is the best way to cut emissions and oil dependence.
yeah i think so Nah gave me a weeks worth of lols
Funny.. because every car ended up look similar to this design eventually anyways.. Oh well.. Americans don’t always know what’s good for them anyways.. Like the new Ford Fiesta.. 65mpg but Ford won;t sell it here because US consumers rejected Deseil engines in the past! BS I say.. these are different times and at 65mpg US consumers would drive a vehicle powered by pig shit for that kind of economy!
thank you.
Good!!!