The FIRST IN 1886 | BEFORE MERCEDES, THERE WAS BENZ
Karl Benz’s Patent Motorwagen is regarded as the first practical self-propelled vehicle. It was powered by a petroleum-fueled four-stroke internal combustion engine and had three steel-spoke wheels with solid rubber tires. Though primitive by today’s standards, the two-passenger Motorwagen contained features still widely used such as rack-and-pinion steering and a water-cooled engine with electric ignition. —— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetersenMuseum Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@petersen_museum.
About Opel
Opel Automobile GmbH (German pronunciation: [ˈoːpl̩]), usually shortened to Opel, is a German automobile manufacturer which has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since January 16, 2021. It was owned by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the PSA Group prior to its merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form Stellantis in 2021. Most of the Opel lineup is marketed under the Vauxhall brand in the United Kingdom since the 1980s. Some Opel vehicles were badge-engineered in ...
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