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Zora Arkus-Duntov

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American engineer

United StatesScientistsLived 1909 to 1996 · aged 86
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" He is sometimes erroneously referred to as the inventor of the Corvette; that title belongs to Harley Earl. He was also a racing driver, appearing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times and taking class wins in 1954 and 1955.

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Zachary "Zora" Arkus-Duntov was a Russian and American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname "Father of the Corvette." He is sometimes erroneously referred to as the inventor of the Corvette; that title belongs to Harley Earl. He was also a racing driver, appearing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times and taking class wins in 1954 and 1955.

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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1909 to 1996 · aged 86
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9 languages

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