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February 5, 1914
The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
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Article from American Machinist defines cyclecar as a lightweight, economical vehicle for up to three people, with narrow track, small motorcycle motor, and high fuel efficiency (50-60 mpg), popular in Europe.
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WHAT IS A CYCLECAR?
(American Machinist.)
Manufactured and used extensively in that and other European countries.
A definition of a cyclecar is rather difficult as there is no pronounced line of demarcation. After a review of various types of cyclecars we may give as their characteristics the following:
A cyclecar is a vehicle carrying not more than three persons, with a narrow track of less than 40 in. and a wheel base not larger than 90 inches.
It will have motorcycle tires not larger than 3 inches. and also a motorcycle motor with small piston displacement and one to four air-cooled cylinders. The transmission is either friction disk or gear: with the latter there are only two speeds forward and one reverse. Its weight will not exceed 790 lb.; the majority weigh less than half this.
It has been found to be very economical in operation, averaging from 50 to 60 miles per gallon of gasoline, and is very easy on tires. It has largely fulfilled the purpose for which it was designed, namely, to be a car of medium cost for one or two persons, with moderate speed, economical on tires and gasoline.
(American Machinist.)
Manufactured and used extensively in that and other European countries.
A definition of a cyclecar is rather difficult as there is no pronounced line of demarcation. After a review of various types of cyclecars we may give as their characteristics the following:
A cyclecar is a vehicle carrying not more than three persons, with a narrow track of less than 40 in. and a wheel base not larger than 90 inches.
It will have motorcycle tires not larger than 3 inches. and also a motorcycle motor with small piston displacement and one to four air-cooled cylinders. The transmission is either friction disk or gear: with the latter there are only two speeds forward and one reverse. Its weight will not exceed 790 lb.; the majority weigh less than half this.
It has been found to be very economical in operation, averaging from 50 to 60 miles per gallon of gasoline, and is very easy on tires. It has largely fulfilled the purpose for which it was designed, namely, to be a car of medium cost for one or two persons, with moderate speed, economical on tires and gasoline.
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Informational Article
Technical Definition
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Cyclecar
Vehicle Definition
Motorcycle Engine
Economical Operation
European Automotive
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European Countries
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European Countries
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Definition and characteristics of a cyclecar: vehicle for up to three persons, narrow track under 40 inches, wheelbase up to 90 inches, motorcycle tires and motor, weight under 790 lb., economical with 50-60 miles per gallon.