The Gasmobile, originally called the American, [1] was an automobile first produced in 1899. The name was changed to Gasmobile in 1900 by president John H. Flager. [2] It appeared at the New York Auto Show in 1900. By 1901, 140 cars were made. [3] One of its distinctive features was an automatic starting device. After producing a six-cylinder car, the company folded in 1902. [4]
Year | Engine(Horsepower) | Wheelbase |
---|---|---|
1899-1901 | 1-cylinder(3 hp) | N/A |
1902 | 3-cylinder(9, 12, or 20 hp) | 71 in (1,803 mm) |
1902 | 4-cylinder(25 hp) | 88.5 in (2,248 mm) [5] |
1902 | 6-cylinder(35 hp) [6] | 88.5 in (2,248 mm) |
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