Sci-Fis Greatest Flying Cars

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Blade Runner (1982)

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The flying cars in Blade Runner were christened spinners, though they neither span very much nor sounded a ’60s folk band (or, indeed, a ’6os soul band, if you’re American). They could be driven like cars on the ground, or perform a vertical take-off and fly away. They were designed by Syd Mead, who described them as aerodyne – which means a vehicle that directs air downwards to create lift – though publicity for the film stated that the spinner was propelled by three engines: “conventional internal combustion, jet and anti-gravity”. Maybe there were different models?

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