Peugeot Type 36
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The Peugeot Type 36 was a new model from Peugeot
made in 1901 and 1902. It was the first Peugeot to feature a steering wheel
rather than a tiller
. The Type 48 also used a newly developed upright single-cylinder made by Peugeot. On this vehicle, the engine was available in four states of tune, offering between 5 and 8 bhp.
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
made in 1901 and 1902. It was the first Peugeot to feature a steering wheel
Steering wheel
A steering wheel is a type of steering control in vehicles and vessels ....
rather than a tiller
Tiller
A tiller or till is a lever attached to a rudder post or rudder stock of a boat that provides leverage for the helmsman to turn the rudder...
. The Type 48 also used a newly developed upright single-cylinder made by Peugeot. On this vehicle, the engine was available in four states of tune, offering between 5 and 8 bhp.