Retro Futurism

Auto Union Lucca / Rennlimousine (“racing sedan”). Modern Audi recreation + 1935 original.

May 7, 2026

woulditkillyoutolift on May 7, 2026 1:25 pm

Sources:

* [Audi Recreates Bonkers 1935 V-16-Powered Speed-Record Machine](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71230497/audi-recreates-1935-lucca-speed-record-car/).
* [Audi Revives V16-Powered Record Breaking Race Car That Hit 203 MPH in 1935](https://news.dupontregistry.com/blogs/audi-news/audi-revives-v16-powered-record-breaker-that-hit-203-mph-in-1935-auto-union-lucca-rennlimousine).
Labysynth on May 7, 2026 2:02 pm

I’m clueless about aerodynamics and assumed it would go faster in reverse.