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L'Éclair (automobile)

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Manufacturer
  
Michelin

Designer
  
Peugeot

Body style
  
2-door

Production
  
1895

Class
  
Sports car

L'Éclair (automobile)

Assembly
  
Clermont-Ferrand, France

L'Éclair was the first car in the world to participate in a motor race with tyres. It was built by the brothers Michelin in 1895. It participated in the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race, with number 46.

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L'Éclair (automobile) Wikipedia