Benz Velocipede | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Rheinische Gasmotorenfabrik Benz & Cie. |
Also called | Benz Velo |
Production | 1894–1902 |
Designer | Karl Benz |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | RR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.0L (1,045 cc (63.8 cu in)) single |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Benz Patent-Motorwagen |
The Benz Velo was one of the first cars, introduced by Carl Benz in 1894 as the followup to the Patent-Motorwagen. 67 Benz Velos were built in 1894 and 134 in 1895. The early Velo had a 1L 1.5-metric-horsepower (1.5 hp; 1.1 kW) engine, and later a 3-metric-horsepower (3 hp; 2 kW) engine giving a top speed of 19 km/h (12 mph). The Velo was officially introduced by Karl Benz as the Velocipede, and became the world's first standardized serial production car.[1] The Velocipede remained in production between 1894 and 1902, with a final count of over 1,200 produced.[2]