The Lanchester 8 hp Phaeton is a brass era automobile designed by Frederick W. Lanchester, developed and built by the Lanchester Motor Company, produced between 1895 and 1900. It was notably the first production vehicle to be powered by a flat twin-cylinder engine.[2][3][4][5]
| Lanchester 8 hp Phaeton | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lanchester Motor Company |
| Production | 1895–1900 |
| Designer | Frederick Lanchester[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Individually coachbuilt |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,895 cc (176.7 cu in) twin-cylinder air-cooled |
| Transmission | Epicyclic gearbox |
References
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- ^ "Lanchester Motor Co - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk.
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- ^ Kelham, Martyn (May 15, 2020). "The Great Motor Men : Part One – Frederick Lanchester". AROnline.
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