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Peugeot Type 56

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Production
  
1903 16 produced

Layout
  
FR layout

Wheelbase
  
1.75 metres (69 in)

Body style
  
Tonneau

Engine
  
833 cc single-cylinder

Peugeot Type 56

Manufacturer
  
S. A. des Automobiles Peugeot

The Peugeot Type 56 was a model from Peugeot for 1903. It had a 0.8 L single-cylinder engine and had two rows of seats and an open top. A total of 16 were built.

In 1904, after the model had been replaced, a Peugeot Type 56 gained official recognition for exceptional fuel economy when one of the cars traveled 100 kilometers using only 5.3 litres of fuel. Recognition was awarded in the form of a gold medal called "la médaille d'or de la locomotion".

References

Peugeot Type 56 Wikipedia