Solved: Wendax 024 - Panhard X "turbulence interne"

Wendax · February 13, 2011, 06:44:38 AM

Again, I don't know much about the pictured car.

For one point, please respond and tell me the base, the year and what its inventor had in mind. Additional information is very welcome.

Wendax · February 20, 2011, 04:06:36 AM

No interest in this down in Rookieville.

Tackitt · February 21, 2011, 08:18:44 PM

Is this a turbine-powered car?

Wendax · February 22, 2011, 02:12:39 AM

No, it isn't

Tackitt · February 23, 2011, 01:09:39 AM

Front wheel drive then?

Wendax · February 23, 2011, 01:51:12 AM

I'm not completely sure, but I think so.

Wendax · March 02, 2011, 03:12:08 AM

Pro food

woodinsight · March 06, 2011, 02:58:29 PM

Possibly based on a French car?

Wendax · March 06, 2011, 03:13:09 PM

Oui

woodinsight · March 06, 2011, 03:20:57 PM

The time has come to establish where this car originates from.
European? but in particular France?

Wendax · March 06, 2011, 03:22:26 PM

Yes, it is French

João · March 06, 2011, 06:46:47 PM

And the year is 1953

woodinsight · March 07, 2011, 12:25:35 AM

Amphibious 2CV based vehicle?

Wendax · March 07, 2011, 02:22:39 AM

Quote from: João on March 06, 2011, 06:46:47 PM
And the year is 1953

I don't have my source at hand, but I think it is 1953.

Wendax · March 07, 2011, 02:23:54 AM

Quote from: woodinsight on March 07, 2011, 12:25:35 AM
Amphibious 2CV based vehicle?

Neither 2 CV based, nor amphibious. With that grille size, it would rather be a submarine

woodinsight · March 07, 2011, 02:33:10 AM

Quote from: Wendax on March 07, 2011, 02:23:54 AM
Quote from: woodinsight on March 07, 2011, 12:25:35 AM
Amphibious 2CV based vehicle?

Neither 2 CV based, nor amphibious. With that grille size, it would rather be a submarine

I know - that was just a 'tongue in cheek' remark!

Is this "submarine" Panhard-based?

Wendax · March 07, 2011, 02:41:19 AM

Yes, it is Panhard-based. What did his inventor have in mind?

woodinsight · March 07, 2011, 03:21:57 AM

If appearance is anything to go by, it certainly wouldn't have an overheating problem...

Does it have anything to do with the method of propulsion?

Wendax · March 07, 2011, 03:23:39 AM

Not directly

Wendax · March 07, 2011, 05:55:28 AM

I found two more pictures.

woodinsight · March 07, 2011, 11:46:22 AM

Anything to do with aerodynamics and engine cooling?

Wendax · March 07, 2011, 12:23:34 PM

Well, since I don't know too much either about it, I accept aerodynamics as the missing keyword.

This car was built in 1953 based on a Panhard X by a teacher from Le Mans, who wanted to explore the "internal turbulence". The air came in through the huge grille and was led through channels to the air scoops you can see at the end of the car. Whether he intended to achieve some kind of ground effect or reduced drag, I don't know. The car was never finished. It was exhibited at the Musée automobile de la Commanderie at Viapres-le-Petit in France.

Whoever knows more about this car, just share your knowledge with us.

woodinsight · March 07, 2011, 12:50:58 PM

Thanks Wendax.
I have a feeling that I may have seen a picture of this car before in one my French sources.
Keeping my eyes open for it and will of course post any findings here.

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Solved: Wendax 024 - Panhard X "turbulence interne"