01-27-2021, 10:03 AM
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(Wikipedia)
"It was called La Jamais Contente, meaning Never Satisfied and was the first in the history of mankind to overcome the barrier of dreams - 100 km/h. On April 29, 1899, the cigar-like silver-red car pulled exactly 105.88 km/h-65.8 miles/h, causing ecstasy in the press all over the world.
La Jamais Contante was equipped with two electric motors with a total power of 50 kW and weighed 1,450 kg (3,197 lbs) with batteries.
At the helm of the vehicle sat its creator, the famous Red Devil, Camille Jenatzy, a redheaded Belgian engineer, known for not afraid of anything ..."
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Jamais_Contente /GW
