The Cars That Changed The History Of The Automobile
These are some of the car models that made history in the sector. Some incorporated fresh and groundbreaking designs, while others were bestsellers. Some brought new technologies that revolutionized the automotive world.
Land Rover Defender
This vehicle is the image that everyone thinks of when they think of an off-road vehicle. It is the perfect car to move on any surface, whether on the flat, in the mountains, in the jungle or on the beach. In addition, the vehicle can be found in many of the adventures of Lara Croft, the famous heroine of video games and movies.
Audi R10 TDI
This Audi model brought diesel fuel to the racing world. An example of this is in the edition number 54 of the 12 hours of Sebrin, in France, held in 2006.
Such silent mechanics in a racing vehicle made the sound of the tires be heard above that of the engine. In addition, it should be noted that since the pioneering act of the Audi R10 TDI, there have only been diesel-fueled vehicles that have won the famous Le Mans race .
Toyota Prius
Despite the slightly controversial aesthetics of this Toyota model, which is not to everyone’s liking, the Prius is a milestone in the hybrid vehicle market. Although it was not the first in its segment, no hybrid has been so successful in its market. As a curiosity, in its beginnings, this vehicle was seen in the hands of celebrities such as Cameron Díaz or Leonardo DiCaprio.
Thrust SSC
Although its aesthetics is more similar to a rocket than to a car, this model made history in the world of automotive and engineering. This is because it was the first vehicle to break the sound barrier by reaching 1,228 km / h. Since it reached its record in 1997, no other model has managed to overcome such a high speed.
Volkswagen Type 1
This Volkswagen vehicle is an icon in the motor world. It is one of the best known cars on the market since its launch in the 1940s. This model so widespread and accepted by consumers came at the request of Adolf Hitler. He asked Ferdinard Porsche to design a simple and affordable vehicle for the people.
The result was a four-wheeler whose curious aesthetics earned it the nickname ‘beetle’. This car reached millions of drivers and served as an inspiration for the future Porsche 911.
Bugatti Veyron
This model has been the pinnacle of supercars for a long time, with a top speed milestone reaching 407 km / h. Its brutal power and incredible mechanics made any road fall short for this automotive giant, so it had to be tested on the asphalt of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Everyone can agree that the market did not need a car with these features – and its price is excessive for almost anyone – but, after all, Bugatti wanted to surprise the world, and it succeeded.
Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S has been a revolution in the electric vehicle market. Its technology has made it possible to increase the autonomy of these cars to previously unimaginable figures. The first electric had to charge their batteries every little bit, but this Tesla has allowed routes of more than 400 km.
Austin Mini
This classic and tiny vehicle is, together with the Beetle, one of the four wheels with smaller dimensions but more diffusion. The design MINI offered was novel, and its front-wheel drive revolutionized the compact car market. Among the advantages it offered was the greater interior space thanks to the relocation of the engine. As a curiosity, this little car was champion of the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964.
Benz Patent-Motorwagen
Finally, one of the vehicles that has revolutionized the automotive world is, logically, the first of all. This model, which can be seen in person at the Museum of Automotive History in Salamanca, was used for the first time by Bertha Benz to visit her mother, with a route of 194 km in total during which it suffered several delays and breakdowns .
Its creator, Karl Benz, made history with this invention, which allowed the world to leave horse carts behind. Over time, I can manage one of the most famous and powerful automotive companies in the world.
