Tatra Baghira

Baghira

Tatra Baghira for autocross
Overview
Manufacturer Tatra
Production 1970–1974
Designer Václav Král
Powertrain
Engine V8 engine
Transmission 4+1 manual
Dimensions
Kerb weight 570 kg (1,257 lb)

The Tatra Baghira was a dune buggy designed by Czechoslovakian designer, Václav Král in the 1970s, who also built the vehicle. The structure of the car was used in various vehicles, and aircraft parts. Chassis and body were built by Král aided by a team of industry enthusiasts. The first car was built in 1970. The name Baghira came from the name of the black panther in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (1894).[1][2]

References

  1. Salo, Mauri; Poutanen, Pentti (1974). "=Tatra Baghira: Kuningasajatus". Tekniikan Maailma (in Finnish). Helsinki: Lehtimiehet Oy (13): 62–65.
  2. Velinger, Jan (15 March 2006). "Vaclav Kral - designer of legendary cars like the "Supertatra" MTX V8". Radio Prague.


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