Breguet was a French automobile manufacturer founded in 1907 by Louis Breguet in Paris. The company initially produced two models of six-cylinder cars, known as the Sixcyl Breguet, which offered outputs of 30 and 50 horsepower. Breguet's foray into the automotive industry was relatively short-lived, as he soon shifted his focus to aircraft manufacturing, a field in which he became well-known.
During World War II, amid a severe petrol shortage, Breguet returned to car production, this time venturing into the realm of electric vehicles. He developed a two-seater coupé built on a 78-inch (1980 mm) wheelbase, featuring a Paris-Rhône motor mounted at the rear of a central frame chassis. The design utilized remoulded tires due to the unavailability of new ones. This electric vehicle achieved a top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and had a range of 65 miles.
Breguet's contributions to both the automotive and aviation industries reflect the versatility and innovation of its founder, Louis Breguet, who played a significant role in the development of early 20th-century transportation.
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