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The 1901 Mercedes is reformed as the first ever single produced motor vehicle (car). Designed by designed by Wilhelm Maybach for Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft the automobile had 35 horsepower and could achieve a top speed of 53mph. Cited: https://www.history.com/articles/automobiles -
The Model T was a ford produced car that was an important milestone to the American Automobile. American's could buy a 2 speed, steel made, Ford Model T for $825 at the time, equivalent to almost 27,000 dollars today Cited: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
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Chevrolet (owned by General Motors) introduces the first Chevrolet to outsell a Ford. -
Chevrolet releases the "First American Sports Car" the Corvette Roadster. The car was solid suspension and had 150 horsepower, at the time that number was astonishing. Cite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette_(C1) -
The Eldorado was famous for it's "wings" in the back that reached up to 4 feet above the ground. This style was breakthrough and very different from the era of classy cars (1920-1940) Cited: https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/automobile/110735 -
The introduction of the 1965 Ford mustang was another step into the breed of small American muscle cars that are so popular today. Cited:https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/automobile/110735 -
Japanese motor companies had been on the down low for the past years but in 1967 they popped out. Specifically Toyota with their 1967 Toyota Corona. While 100 dollars more expensive then a Volkswagen Beetle at the time it was worth the bucks. Cite: http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/automobile/110735 -
The V6 engine takes over the main engine spot from the V8 in the 1980s Cite:
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Japan becomes the largest automobile producer in 1980. Cite:
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In the future I think that cars will become more automated and electric. I think that there might also be solar or wind powered cars as well. Maybe further on even flying cars