Dainotti (Italy) - AllCarIndex

Eabbrica Automobili Dainotti was an Italian automobile manufacturer based in Pavia, active for a brief period between 1922 and 1923. The company specialized in producing small cars that were distinctive for their exclusive use of straight-eight engines, a feature that set them apart from many contemporaries.

Dainotti offered two main engine configurations during its production run. The first was a 1492cc two-stroke engine, while the second was a more powerful two-litre four-stroke engine. The latter was noted for its performance, achieving speeds of up to 75 mph (120 km/h), which was impressive for a small car of that era.

Despite its innovative approach to engine design, Eabbrica Automobili Dainotti had a short-lived existence and ceased operations shortly after its inception. The brand remains a lesser-known chapter in the history of Italian automotive manufacturing.