1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech I
This record-breaking speed machine was built to test GM’s new Quad 4 engine—and shattered records doing so. Piloted by IndyCar legend A.J. Foyt, the Aerotech hit over 250 mph. Its teardrop body, carbon fiber construction, and rear turbine-like design made it one of the most radical GM prototypes ever.
Though it never became a production car, the Aerotech’s engineering influenced everything from engine development to aerodynamics in later GM projects. Oldsmobile was ahead of the curve for next level designs and implementation. The Aerotech I was just as good as any modern supercar.