1. Development
1.1. Models Over Time
1.1.1. Ford Model T
1.1.1.1. 1908-1927
1.1.1.2. First car to be mass-produced using the production line method.
1.1.1.3. First car cheap enough for general public.
1.1.1.4. All painted black as it was the quickest paint to dry.
1.1.1.5. 4 Cylinder, 2.9 liter engine with a one piece block.
1.1.1.6. 2 speed gear box with reverse and the brakes acted on the transmission.
1.1.1.7. Top speed = 64kmph
1.1.2. Austin 7
1.1.2.1. 1922-1939
1.1.2.2. Britian's Model T; an affordable small car that was the saviour of Austin Motor Company.
1.1.2.3. Orignally had 696cc engine and was upgraded to a 747cc engine in 1924.
1.1.2.4. 4 Cylinder motor with three speed gear box and four wheel brakes.
1.1.2.5. Top speed = 70-80kmph
1.1.3. Volkswagen Beetle
1.1.3.1. 1938-1980
1.1.3.2. Known as 'The Beetle' or 'DacDac'. It was Adolf Hitler's dream of a people's car. Because of its high cost and post WWII Inflation, this was impossible. However, it became an extremely popular car all over the world.
1.1.3.3. Very reliable (but noisy) flat 4 cylinder, air cooled.
1.1.3.4. Design faults included poor interior space for adults and a swing axle rear suspension.
1.1.4. Citroen DS19
1.1.4.1. 1955-1975
1.1.4.2. Most revolutionary car seen - it had an odd body shape that was rather aerodynamic and the ride and handling were outstanding due to hydro-pneumatic suspension and pressurised brakes.
1.1.5. BMC Mini
1.1.5.1. 1959-2000
1.1.6. Mercedes-Benz A Class
1.1.6.1. 1998-2009+
1.1.7. Hybrid Cars
1.1.7.1. 2006-2009+
1.2. First car built by Gotlieb Daimler
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3. Social Effects
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