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Vinten Hydrocar
United Kingdom · Car · built by Vinten
| Manufacturer | Vinten |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Built | 1966– |
| Type | Car |
| Use | Civilian |
| Propulsion | |
| Engine | Porsche flat-four |
| Power | 70 hp |
| Dimensions & performance | |
| Speed on water | 48 km/h |
Specifications need checking. Some figures here were taken from the archive and have not been confirmed against a source.
The Vinten Hydrocar was designed in Britain in 1966. It is powered by a 70 hp Porsche flat-four car engine.
Rather than pushing through the water like a conventional displacement hull, the Hydrocar was designed to ride on the surface, reducing drag; this is credited with giving it a top speed on water of about 30 mph (48 km/h). Its road wheels are mounted outside the hull.
The archive folder holds only a short note and a few scanned images, including what appear to be book or magazine excerpts.
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