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- In the captivating world of automotive dreams, tales of passion,
innovation, and unfulfilled endeavors paint a vivid picture. One such
captivating story revolves around the Pegaso Dual Turbo, an American contemporary reinterpretation inspired by the iconic Pegaso Z-102, a Spanish sports car that graced the roads from 1951 to 1958. Crafted by the visionary Raffi Minasian and his partner Bill Miller, this stallion, despite its promising wings, which didn’t get off the ground.
The Pegaso Dual Turbo is an American contemporary reinterpretation inspired by the iconic Pegaso Z-102, a Spanish sports car that graced the roads back in the 1950s, crafted by the visionary Raffi Minasian and Bill Miller. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)
The genesis of the Pegaso Dual Turbo traces back to a pivotal meeting in 1979, where Raffi Minasian and Bill Miller (the owner of the 1953 Pegaso 'Thrill' and former owner of the Bill Miller Special) embarked on a journey fueled by their collective vision. Drawing inspiration from legends like the Ferrari Daytona and Lamborghini Miura, the duo set their sights on creating a modern masterpiece with a nod to the classic Pegaso.
The Pegaso Dual Turbo was conceived by Raffi Minasian and Bill Miller, stemming from a crucial meeting in 1979. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)
The project kicked off with the acquisition of a discarded Porsche 914, its bare essentials providing the canvas for their automotive dreams. Stripping the Porsche 914 down to its core components—brakes, wheels, tires, and a Buick aluminum V8 with four Webers—the skeleton of what would become the Pegaso Dual Turbo began to take shape.
The Pegaso Dual Turbo project commenced with the acquisition of a discarded Porsche 914, stripped down to its core components—brakes, wheels, and tires—providing the canvas for their automotive dreams. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)
Departing from tradition, Minasian and Miller opted to fashion the car's body from fiberglass instead of the original's aluminum, resulting in a labor of love that took five meticulous years to complete. The fully functional prototype echoed the aesthetics of '60s sports cars, boasting a twin-turbocharged 500 horsepower mid-engine for an exhilarating driving experience.
All interior components of the Pegaso Dual Turbo, including plaster-carved pieces, fiberglass molds, steam-bent plywood dash and center console panels laminated with burled walnut, and originally intended Recaro seats, were meticulously crafted for a refined finish. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)
The grand plan was unveiled at the 1983 Los Angeles Auto Expo, where the Pegaso Dual Turbo made its debut. A sleek fiberglass body with gull-wing doors, a handcrafted chassis housing a mid-mounted Buick 5.7-liter V8—everything seemed poised for success. However, the dream faced a harsh reality. Despite Minasian and Miller's ambition to produce 500 limited-edition cars, only 14 orders materialized during the expo.
The Pegaso Dual Turbo boasts a robust mid-mounted twin-turbocharged Buick 5.7-liter V8 engine, delivering an impressive 500 horsepower. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)
Financial constraints proved insurmountable, leaving the dream unfulfilled and the lone prototype standing as a testament to unrealized aspirations. The challenges of mass production collided with the grand vision, and the Pegaso Dual Turbo, despite its allure, remained grounded, its wings clipped by feasibility and financial realities.
Unveiled at the 1983 Los Angeles Auto Expo with plans to produce 500 limited-edition cars, only 14 orders materialized during the expo for the Pegaso Dual Turbo. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)
In retrospection, the Pegaso Dual Turbo symbolizes the indomitable spirit of automotive innovation. Though it may not have soared into the masses, its story endures in the annals of automotive history—a testament to the audacity of dreamers, Raffi Minasian and Bill Miller, who defied convention even as the wheels of reality spun in a different direction.
The Pegaso Dual Turbo stands as a reminder that, in the realm of automotive dreams, not every venture takes flight, but the stories of those who dared to dream continue to inspire. As we navigate the highways of innovation, let us celebrate the visionaries who, like Minasian and Miller, left an indelible mark on the road less traveled, where dreams and aspirations pave the way for the future of automotive excellence. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RAFFI MINASIAN | ALLCARINDEX | JESSICAGREEN0202 ON FLICKR | STUDEBAKER FORUM | MYCARQUEST | CLASSIC AND RECREATION SPORTSCAR ]
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Our 7000th Posts: Pegaso Dual Turbo Stalls on the Starting Line
The Pegaso Dual Turbo stands as a reminder that, in the realm of automotive dreams, not every venture takes flight, but the stories of those who dared to dream continue to inspire. As we navigate the highways of innovation, let us celebrate the visionaries who, like Minasian and Miller, left an indelible mark on the road less traveled, where dreams and aspirations pave the way for the future of automotive excellence. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RAFFI MINASIAN | ALLCARINDEX | JESSICAGREEN0202 ON FLICKR | STUDEBAKER FORUM | MYCARQUEST | CLASSIC AND RECREATION SPORTSCAR ]
