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Jenatzy "La Jamais Contente"

DriverCamille Jenatzy (Belgium)
CarJenatzy "La Jamais Contente" ("The Never Satisfied") (Belgium)
Date
Speed
29th April 1899
65.79 mph (k)
Date
Speed
27th January 1899
49.92 mph (k)
Date
Speed
17th January 1899
41.42 mph (k)
PlaceAchères, France
Power SourceElectric motor with secondary coils, geared directly to rear axle.
Weight (approx.)1,000kg (2,240lbs)
Where is it now?Musé Nationale de la Voiture et du Tourisme, Chateau de Compigne, Oise, France.


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