America (1911 New York automobile)
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The America was built by the Motor Car Co. of America
, New York City
, New York
in 1911. It was available in five models, all with an L-head 4-cylinder engine
giving off 40 hp. The torpedo, capable of holding two passengers, had a long, low silhouette and a rounded aft-section. Unusually, these cars had an auxiliary
1.5 US gal (5.7 l; 1.2 imp gal) fuel tank
. It is claimed that this company was later associated with McIntyre Automobile
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in 1911. It was available in five models, all with an L-head 4-cylinder engine
Engine
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. Heat engines, including internal combustion engines and external combustion engines burn a fuel to create heat which is then used to create motion...
giving off 40 hp. The torpedo, capable of holding two passengers, had a long, low silhouette and a rounded aft-section. Unusually, these cars had an auxiliary
Auxiliary
Auxiliary may refer to:* A backup site or system* Auxiliary input jack, generally for audio* Auxiliary verb* International auxiliary language* Auxiliary police* Auxiliaries, troops supporting the main force of an army** Auxiliaries...
1.5 US gal (5.7 l; 1.2 imp gal) fuel tank
Fuel tank
A fuel tank is safe container for flammable fluids. Though any storage tank for fuel may be so called, the term is typically applied to part of an engine system in which the fuel is stored and propelled or released into an engine...
. It is claimed that this company was later associated with McIntyre Automobile
McIntyre Automobile
The McIntyre Company started as the W. H. Kiblinger Company in 1887, manufacturing buggies. After W. H. Kiblinger's death in 1894, William H. McIntyre purchased the company and began experimenting with automobiles as early as 1897. In 1906 they began selling high-wheelers with tiller steering and...
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