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| Ravailler | |
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| Overview | |
| Type | Amphibious vehicle |
| Production | 1907 |
| Designer | Jules Reveillier |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front Engine, RWD |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 896 cubic centimetres (54.7 cu in; 0.896 L) Inline 2 |
| Power output | 20 brake horsepower (20 PS; 15 kW) 33 newton-metres (24 lbf⋅ft) |
| Transmission | 1-speed Direct-drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 600.0 kilograms (1,322.8 lb) |
The Ravailler was a French automobile manufactured only in 1907. Possibly the first successful amphibious car, it was a 20 hp vehicle complete with steel hull, chain drive, and disc wheels with solid tires.
References
- David Burgess-Wise, The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles. ISBN 9780906286166.
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- "Afflictor.com · Old Print Article: "Auto That Swims Startles Broadway," Brooklyn Daily Eagle (1907)". Retrieved 2025-01-10.