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Unrealized Supercars: Exploring the Forgotten Legends of Automotive History

Unrealized Supercars: Exploring the Forgotten Legends of Automotive History
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In the world of supercars, there are legends and then there are the forgotten ones. The ones that never made it to production, leaving us to wonder what could have been. The Donut Media channel takes us on a journey to discover some of these lost gems. First up is the 1969 Holden Hurricane, a car that was built to be cool rather than fast. With its mid-mounted V8 engine and futuristic design, it was meant to be Holden's answer to Ford's success. However, it failed to impress and was abandoned for almost two decades.

Next, we have the TVR Speed 12, a beast of a car that was simply too dangerous for the road. With its monstrous 7.7L V12 engine and over 1,000 horsepower, it was a force to be reckoned with. But the CEO of TVR himself deemed it too powerful and only three road versions were ever built.

Then there's the Cabaro T1, a car that looks like it belongs on the Formula 1 track. Built by the same guys who brought us the McLaren F1, this lightweight beauty promises mind-blowing acceleration and cornering grip. However, it had its fair share of issues, including a journalist almost burning alive when the car exploded during testing.

Moving on, we have the SARD MC8, a Toyota MR2-based supercar with a V8 engine. This little beast was built to compete in Le Mans, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a terrible race car. Only one was ever made, and it disappeared for decades until recently being spotted driving around in Japan.

Lastly, we have the Mercedes-Benz C111, an engineering platform that was meant to showcase the future of rotary-powered cars. With its fiberglass body and innovative features like multi-link independent rear suspension, it was ahead of its time. However, it couldn't meet safety standards and the fuel crisis of 1973 put an end to Mercedes' interest in rotaries.

These cars may have never made it to production, but their designs and technologies have left a lasting impact on the automotive world. They are the forgotten legends that remind us of the endless possibilities and the risks that come with pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.

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