| Amilcar CGS | |
| Related: | Amilcar CGSS |
| Manufacturer: | Amilcar |
| Production: | 1923 -1925 |
| Engine: | 1,074 cc four cylinder |
| Transmission: | Three speed manual |
| Length: | 134inches |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5inches |
The Amilcar CGS Grand Sport was a popular inter war lightweight sports car, manufactured by the French automobile maker Amilcar between 1923 and 1925. A response to the successful Salmson VAL3 series, the "C Grand Sport" was developed from the Amilcar C.[1] The CGS had a longer, more rigid chassis, and improved brakes in addition to its bigger engine.Its 1,074cc, 30 bhp, side valve engine with an aluminium head gave it a listed top speed of at least 1200NaN0, and could be tuned for better performance. Four-wheel brakes were fitted.[1]
A lowered and higher tuned version, the CGSS, the second S standing for surbaisse (lowered), was also made. Around 4,700 of both types were made.[1]
A single CGS was entered as a works car at the 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car did not finish due to a problem with its oil tank.
A single CGS was entered as a works car at the 1925 24 Hours of Le Mans. French race car driver Marius Mestivier had a fatal accident in the evening which resulted in the car not finishing.
1924 Amilcar CGS-3 at conceptcarz.com