Amilcar CGS
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Amilcar CGS | |
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![]() 1925 Amilcar CGS | |
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.
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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]
Racing History
24 Hours of Le Mans
1924
A single CGS was entered as a works car at the 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car did not finish due to a problem with its oil tank.
1925
A single CGS was entered as a works car at the 1925 24 Hours of Le Mans. French race car driver Marius Mestivier had a fatal accident in the evening which resulted in the car not finishing.
References
- ^ a b c 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). 35 (789). Brussels, Belgium: Editions Auto-Magazine: 29.
1924 Amilcar CGS-3 at conceptcarz.com
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