In June 29, 1966, a historic event marked Brazilian motorsports.
A vehicle called Caracara, with an aerodynamic design and a history as remarkable as its name, reached 212.903 km/h, setting the first Brazilian absolute speed record.
This achievement took place in ancient BR-2 Rio-Santos, which today corresponds to Avenida das Américas, in Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro.
The name “Carcará” was not chosen at random.
He pays homage to bird of prey of the falconidae family, known for her courage and agility.
Just like the bird, the vehicle was bold and determined to overcome challenges.
Interestingly, in 1966, the song “Carcara”, played by Maria Bethania, was also successful in Brazil, with verses that extolled the strength and bravery of the bird, “the animal that flies like a plane”.
If the Carcará broke its record in 1966 with limited technology and a lot of creativity, imagine what is yet to come in the automotive world,
where innovation and boldness continue to guide those passionate about speed.