🚗Pre-World War II hot rides featured powerful airplane engines.
🏎️Hispano-Suiza had an Arrow V8 engine that was a predecessor of modern V8s.
⚙️Fiat had a 21.7L six-cylinder engine with advanced features for its time.
🔗Chain drive was commonly used in early 20th-century cars for power transmission.
🔥These vintage cars had limited or no brakes, relying on accident avoidance techniques.
What was the purpose of using airplane engines in passenger cars?
—Airplane engines provided high performance and displacement, making them ideal for speed enthusiasts.
How many cars were produced with the Hispano-Suiza 18L engine?
—Approximately 50,000 cars were produced with the Hispano-Suiza 18L engine.
Who designed the first Arrow V8 engine?
—The Arrow V8 engine was designed by Mark Burkett, a Swiss engineer.
What was the purpose of the hook on the Fiat car's front?
—The hook was intended to catch barbed wire if the car went off the road, preventing decapitation.
Did these vintage cars have any safety features?
—These vintage cars had limited safety features, with some lacking rear brakes and relying on accident avoidance techniques.
00:02[Music] Dennis Gage and Jay Leno embark on a classic car adventure.
00:22The room of the Giants showcases vintage cars with powerful engines.
02:56The Hispano-Suiza features an Arrow V8 engine designed by Mark Burkett.
05:43The tank car and the 1917 Fiat demonstrate unique engineering and racing history.
10:12Dennis and Jay ride in the Fiat, experiencing its power and vintage charm.
14:51The lack of brakes in these vintage cars leads to creative accident avoidance techniques.
15:34The adventure concludes with a toast to timeless classics and well-preserved history.
