1770 Cugnot

The Cugnot was the first steam powered vehicle. It was built in France for use as a gun tractor. It had three wheels, and was powered by a 2 cylinder steam engine that could propel the Cugnot to 25 miles per hour. It could operate for up to 12 minutes. Interestingly, to front two wheels rather than the single rear one.

Engine Data

 * No. of cylinders- 2
 * Bore- 330 mm