Dragsters were built to take part in the standing quarter-mile (402.25 metre) acceleration races that were all the rage in the United States for many years. The big and powerful engine and driver’s seat are placed at the rear to ensure the maximum grip for the driving wheels, while the chassis is reduced to a bare minimum to make the vehicle as light as possible. The braking system consists of a parachute housed in the rear of the car. The dragster on show, called The Hawaiian by its maker, mounts a 7-litre V8 Chrysler Marine engine with blower.
Presented by Fiat S.p.A.
Engine: V8
Capacity: 7000 cc
Max. power output: 1200 bhp
Max. speed: 320 km/h
