1911 Delage Type X
Our feature example was made for the Grand Prix de Voitures Légeres at Bois de Boulogne and won the Coupe de l’Auto. This and cars like it were designed by Delage engineer Arthur Michelat.
Eventually the model was replaced by the Type Y of 1913.
In Detail
| type | Racing Car |
| built at | France |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition | Bosch Magneto |
| fuel feed | Chaudet Carburetor |
| displacement | 2983 cc / 182.03 in³ |
| bore | 80 mm / 3.1 in |
| stroke | 149 mm / 5.9 in |
| power | 46.2 kw / 62 bhp @ 2200 rpm |
| specific output | 20.78 bhp per litre |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~95 kph / 58.99 mph |
