17. 1957 Rambler Rebel: First with Electronic Fuel Injection
The 1957 Rambler Rebel made waves by offering an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system—decades before it became standard industry practice.
Though the option was short-lived, it marked a significant step toward the efficient, precise fuel management found in modern engines today.
EFI is now a critical component in contemporary automotive technology.
Read more about this engineering milestone at Hemmings.