Thread: What was the first front wheel dive car on the roads?
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Default What was the first front wheel dive car on the roads?

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On Wed, 13 May 2009 22:19:04 +0100, Dave wrote:


I think it was the mini.

Does Nicolas Cugnot's steam-powered three-wheeler of 1770 count?
Admittedly it was really intended as a haulage vehicle, not for passenger
use,

It is, nevertheless, officially the first car in the world, recognised as
such by the FIA.

Colin Bignell


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