Weight savings were achieved with holes drilled in the pedals, a hollow rear axle and a transmission housing made from aluminum.
1937 Delahaye 145GP The Delahaye 145GP was built specifically for a try at the French Million Franc Prize, an attempt to break an average speed record set in 1934 in an Alfa Romeo. The Delahaye did it with an average speed of 91 miles per hour over 124 miles. The 145GP wasn't tested in a wind tunnel. Instead, its aerodynamic design was based on intuition.
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