I was sad not to see the original Technic Super Car. It had a working V8, 4 wheel drive with 4 wheel steering and 3 way differential, and even an actual gear box with shifter. You could see the pistons pump when you pushed it around. One of the best birthday presents I ever asked for.
I had Test Car 8865, which was quite a bit more primitive but still fairly complete (a 4 cylinder reciprocating engine in a V configuration, a 3 speed transmission, a working rear differential, working front and rear double wishbone suspension, rack and pinion steering, retractable headlights, and adjustable and reclining seats)
That was an amazing set. The first one I bought from my own hard-saved cash as a kid. Really fun to build and amazing (and informative) to see the working steering, differential, suspension, and gear train assemblies.
I have this set laying around, mostly complete. Should really rebuild it someday!
I was dreamed about this set back in mid-90s. Unfortunately my parents wasn't able to afford it, and I only had small and mid sets and not a single "technics" set.
So I was doomed to re-read a paper catalog countless times hoping someday I'll get it.
Do you know the set number?
There is a "Super Car" in Technic with set number 8070, available in the archive.
Not sure about the steering and differential, but it seems to feature a V8 and a stick shift.
