Rally Grand Prix Sweden
The mysterious TGV
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THE MYSTERY OF THE FAST 15 SIX (LA TGV)
Georges Regembeau was a manufacture of fast diesel-engines.
One day he decided to study the big “15” and this was his statement :
…….One day , I decided to change the mechanic of the big “15”. I was
impressed about the roadholding but disappointed about the performance
of the engine.
Carefully I studied the 2,81 liter engine and started an experimental
system with direct fuel injection. The performance increased from 77
horse power to 195 horse power , with a maximum of 7000 r.p.m !!
The transmission was replaced by a five speed gearbox.
The car was recognisable for it´s different “Robergel” wheels.
Tested on the road , the “Traction Grand Vitesse” achieved a maximum speed of
200 km/h.
There were only five cars produced of this type.
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