Rumpler Tropfenwagen: The Water Drop that Rippled Through Time

Discover the revolutionary Rumpler Tropfenwagen, a groundbreaking automobile from 1921 that pioneered aerodynamic design. This video explores the innovative features of Edmund Rumpler's "water drop car," including its streamlined body, central driving position, and mid-mounted engine. Learn how this ahead-of-its-time vehicle influenced modern automotive engineering and why it achieved an astonishing drag coefficient of 0.28. From its unique appearance to its lasting impact on the automotive industry, the Rumpler Tropfenwagen remains a fascinating piece of automotive history that continues to inspire designers and engineers today.
00:00 - Intro Retro Car
00:06 - 1921 Rumpler Tropfenwagen History
02:52 - Outro Retro Car
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[@modelermark172]

This truly is an amazing vehicle! It's a shame the general public wasn't ready for this, yet. But future generations would love its many innovative, 'spinoff' features common on vehicles today. Thanks for sharing this! 46th Like.

[@chrisantoniou4366]

Excellent choice of vehicles for your videos and expertly and succinctly delivered audio with no fluff and great photos. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

[@blueabattoir]

I love this channel!! I love old cars. I love scotch too.

[@johanwejedaldesign]

An old favorite!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS AGAIN RETRO,🤗FOR SHOWCASING A CAR AHEAD OF IT’S TIME…SOMETHING I LOVE ❤️… BUT NEVER KNEW ABOUT THIS ONE ☝️ TILL NOW 😎💚💚💚

[@drdoolittle5724]

And possibly influenced a certain Professor Ferdinand!

[@jeffwier696]

I like the look of this. The bottom half looks like a boat. The designer of this beauty was decades ahead of his time! Another great find! 👍

[@Iowa599]

Too bad it doesn't float!

[@jeffwier696]

@@Iowa599Right! I did have that thought! 🤣🤣🤣

[@1337fraggzb00N]

This is the Tropfenwagen - it wags Tropfen!

[@bcsadman]

Definitely a people mover… mini van… taxi cab?

[@ajivins1]

Mid engine is good for a sports car but a passenger vehicle or family car needs luggage space.

[@darrellcook8253]

So where can I buy one? And for how much? That would increase anybodys cool factor by a thousand percent. It seems to have well thought out engineering and construction. Maybe even more reliable than it looks, I'd like to see its engine and drivetrain. Looks cool.

[@wimdreesen7923]

I am wondering how they achieved curved glass windows for automotive use in 1921...

[@raygale4198]

This would have been simple glass, not safety glass or laminated glass. Get the glass sheet hot enough to be plastic and lay it over a buck or form to get the desired shape. Still leading edge design for the '20s

[@wonyankeesays5661]

Farfennugen

[@jasonrivers7518]

Farfignugen, technically, if it were a VW! What's the translation, smart guy?

[@wonyankeesays5661]

@@jasonrivers7518 YAYYYYYYYYYYYY