>>1078382> first of its kindFirst of all: This is NOT a velomobile. It is a record breaking single track recumbent. It is utterly useless in real life situations. Velomobiles are designed for everyday use.
Secondly: No, as with all high performance vehicles, it is the result of years of development, improvement and competetions between teams.
Google "Varna" for one of the last record holders.
Pic related: A velomobile.
Here is another video of the Quattrovelo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8d4blKnsKw