Originally powered by an inline 6, the X-100 now has a blueprinted and balanced 454-cube injected Chevy LS7 V-8, twisting a racing Powerglide transmission and a Halibrand Champ rear end. The all-steel body rides on a specially fabricated chassis.
With the 300 c.i. six, the car ran a 137 MPH quarter-mile in 9.5 seconds. The 454 has raised that to 149 MPH in 8.85 seconds. Unfortunately, today’s rules would demand major modifications before it could compete.
- Year
- 1930
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Roadster drag car
- Color
- Red
- Engine
- 454 c.i. injected LS7 V8
- Driveline
- Racing Powerglide, Halibrand Champ rear end
- Best quarter-mile
- 8.85 seconds at 149 MPH
This car is part of founder Dick Bertolucci’s collection, on display at our shop. Viewing is by appointment: call (916) 454-4433.
More from the collection
See all twelve cars, or read about the Dick Bertolucci Automotive Excellence Award at the Sacramento Autorama.