Ford Quadricycle
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| Automotive industry | Henry Ford |
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| Also called | The horseless carriage |
| Production | 1896, 1 produced |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Ford Model A (1903) |
| Car body style | 1-seat |
| Internal combustion engine | Flat-2 |
| Transmission (mechanics) | 2-speed (no reverse)[1] |
| Wheelbase | 49 in (1,200 mm) |
| Curb weight | 500 lb (230 kg)[1] |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 US gal (13 L) |
| Automotive design | Henry Ford |
The Ford Quadricycle was the first vehicle developed by Henry Ford.
On June 4, 1896 in a tiny workshop behind his home on 58 Bagley Avenue,[1] Ford put the finishing touches on his gasoline-powered motor car. After more than two years of experimentation, Ford at the age of 32, had completed his first experimental Automobile. He dubbed his creation the "Quadricycle," so named because it ran on four bicycle tires. The success of the little vehicle lead to the founding of Ford Motor Company in 1903[2].
The Quadricycle was driven by a chain. The Transmission (mechanics) only had two gears (first for 10 mph (16 km/h), 2nd for 20 mph (32 km/h)) and did not have a reverse gear. The Tiller-steered machine had wire wheels and a 3 US gal (11 L) fuel tank under the seat.[1] Ford test drove it on June 4, 1896, after various test drives, achieving a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).[1]
Today the Quadricycle resides at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
References
- "Ford.com - Henry Ford and Family". http://www.ford.com/en/heritage/fordFamily/default.htm. Retrieved on August 24.
