Designer Edge Image of the Day – 2-28-13 – Gyro-X Car

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In 1967, Gyro Transportation Systems engineered a two wheeled inline vehicle named the Gyro-X. Designed by Alex Tremulis the Gyro-X balanced itself by using a 20 inch hydraulic gyroscope. Although the car never made it to production it was said to reach a top speed of 125 mph.

Watch a Video of the Gyro-X in Action:



Photo and Video Courtesy of Steve Tremulis and Thrustcycle