L'Éclair (automobile) explained

L'Éclair
Manufacturer:Michelin
Production:1895
Assembly:Clermont-Ferrand, France
Designer:Peugeot
Class:Sports car
Body Style:2-door
Engine:4 HP from boat
Transmission:Zigzag
Weight:1400kg (3,100lb)

L'Éclair was the first car in the world to participate in a motor race with pneumatic tyres. It was built by the brothers Michelin in 1895. It participated in the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race, with number 46.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Histoire de l'automobile. Pierre Souvestre. 1907. 226. Gallica.bnf.fr. 2016-11-23.