by Today’s presentation of the Tesla Cybertruck pickup will definitely go down in history. After all, Elon Musk was not afraid to revolutionize the world of automotive design by presenting a true chisel of the 21st century. But, as usual, the new is the well-forgotten old, so we decided to shake off the dust by remembering the most ‘jaw-dropping’ cars in history. 
Understandings of aerodynamics have varied over the years. It is a complex science that does not stand still.
Already back in the 60s, engineers realized that the wedge-shaped body facilitated good streamlining. However, car designers took this postulate literally. Indeed, many cars from those years feature a wedge silhouette but tend to resemble chisels. 
The 1968 Bizzarini Manta is one of the first wedge-shaped cars. The creator, by the way, is the brilliant stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro.
The car can still make passers-by turn their heads. 
Alfa Romeo Carabo (1968) – a work by Bertone design studio. Paradoxically, the Lambo doors first appeared on the Alfa Romeo. And by appearance, it looks less like an Alfa Romeo and more like some kind of Lambo from sci-fi movies… 
Porsche Tapiro (1970) – this is not even a chisel, but a sharp dagger. A highly unusual Porsche built on the base of the Porsche 914/6, with a 2.4-liter engine producing 240 horsepower.
The layout is mid-engine. 
The 1970 Ferrari 512S Berlinetta – an original concept car on the chassis of a 550-horsepower sports car. According to history, the architecture of this concept marked the transition of global car design from the three-volume classic Italian berlinettas to a more progressive single-space form. 
Mazda RX-500 (1970) – this Mazda coupe has not only a futuristic design but also an engine. A rotary piston engine, of course.
A very unusual shooting brake. 
De Tomaso Pantera 1971. The design of this supercar was so progressive that it was produced for 20 years. However, the Pantera is one of the most famous representatives of ‘chisels.’ VAZs don’t count, of course… 
The world’s first supercar Lamborghini Countach 1974. How could we make this list without it?
This is arguably the most iconic wedge car. 
Dome Zero 1975 – it’s hard to believe that this marvel was produced in small series. However, with a 145-horsepower Nissan engine, it’s far from a Lambo. This is a case where a car is much more impressive in appearance than in motion. 
Maserati Khamsin (1975) – this is also a series production Maserati supercar.
By the way, the first model in the world with an adaptive power steering. Just like that! 
Aston Martin Bulldog (1979) – a low and wide starship on wheels with a 600-horsepower twin-turbo V8. Such are the most unusual supercars, which are harder to buy for the New Year than wholesale Christmas decorations.
