Amilcar CGS

Amilcar CGS

Amilcar CGS-3 3-Seater Sports 1926
Overview
Manufacturer Amilcar
Production 1923 -1925
Body and chassis
Related Amilcar CGSS
Powertrain
Engine 1,074 cc four cylinder
Transmission Three speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 96.5 in (2,450 mm)
Length 134 in (3,400 mm)

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 120 km/h (75 mph), 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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 van den Abeele, Alain (1984-02-23). "Coup d'audace au "Neige et Glace"!..." [Audacious feat at the "Neige et Glace"!...]. Le Moniteur de l'Automobile (in French). Brussels, Belgium: Editions Auto-Magazine. 35 (789): 29.

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