Dubonnet Automobile
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Andre Dubonnet was an accomplished amateur racing driver and inventor. In 1927 working with engineer Antoine-Marie Chedru, Andre patented a four-wheel independent "hyperflex" suspension system that he promoted as having the "suppleness of a cat". This system was used in modified forms by GM, Fiat, Alfa Romeo. and Delahaye.
Dubonnet purchased a modified a Hispano-Suiza chassis, designed by Jean Andreau and which was displayed at the 1932 Paris Salon, to display his automotive designs. Dubonnet employed a renowned coachbuilder Jacques Saoutchik to create this revolutionary body, Dubonnet's fifth prototype attempt in 1938. He named the finished car "Xenia" after his late-wife.
Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H6C "Xenia" 1938; Chassis No. 103
Coachbuilder: Jacques Saoutchik;
Production No. 1 of 1 Produced;
Engine No. 103;
Aluminum Inline Six-Cylinder Engine;
160 BHP At 3,050 RPM
7,983 CC ;
Overhead Camshaft;
4-Speed Manual Gearbox;
Solid Front Axle, Live Rear Axle With Four-Wheel Independent "Hyperflex" (Coil Spring) Suspension;
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes
Source: Mullin Automotive Museum 2013
Mullin Automotive Museum 2013
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Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H6C "Xenia" 1938; Chassis No. 103
Mullin Automotive Museum 2013
Jack Carpenter Image
Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H6C "Xenia" 1938; Chassis No. 103
Mullin Automotive Museum 2013
Jack Carpenter Image
Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H6C "Xenia" 1938; Chassis No. 103
Mullin Automotive Museum 2013
Jack Carpenter Image
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