Tatra Baghira Explained

Tatra Baghira
Manufacturer:Tatra
Production:1970–1974
Designer:Václav Král
Engine:V8 engine
Transmission:4+1 manual
Sp:uk

The Tatra Baghira was a dune buggy designed and built by Václav Král in the 1970s. The structure of the car was used in various vehicles, and aircraft parts. Chassis and body were built by Král aided by a team of industry enthusiasts. The first car was built in 1970. The name Baghira came from the name of the black panther in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (1894).[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Salo, Mauri . Poutanen, Pentti . Tatra Baghira: Kuningasajatus . fi . Finnish: Tekniikan Maailma . 1974 . 13 . 62–65 . Helsinki . Lehtimiehet Oy.
  2. Web site: Jan . Velinger . Vaclav Kral - designer of legendary cars like the "Supertatra" MTX V8 . . 15 March 2006 . 2024-05-10.