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The Amilcar CGS Grand Sport was a popular inter war lightweight 
Its 1,074cc, 30 bhp, side valve engine with an aluminium head gave it a listed top speed of at least , and could be tuned for better performance. Four-wheel brakes were fitted.
A lowered and higher tuned version, the CGSS, the second S standing for ''surbaisse'' (lowered), was also made. Around 4,700 of both types were made.
1924 Amilcar CGS-3
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automobile maker Amilcar
The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1940.
History
Foundation and location
Amilcar was founded in July 1921 by Joseph Lamy and Emile Akar. The name "Amilcar" was an imperfect anagram of the partners' names. The b ...
between 1923 and 1925. A response to the successful Salmson VAL3 series, the "C Grand Sport" was developed from the Amilcar C. The CGS had a longer, more rigid chassis, and improved brakes in addition to its bigger engine.
Its 1,074cc, 30 bhp, side valve engine with an aluminium head gave it a listed top speed of at least , and could be tuned for better performance. Four-wheel brakes were fitted.
A lowered and higher tuned version, the CGSS, the second S standing for ''surbaisse'' (lowered), was also made. Around 4,700 of both types were made.
Racing History
24 Hours of Le Mans
1924
A single CGS was entered as a works car at the1924 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 2nd Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 14 and 15 June 1924. It was the second part of three consecutive annual races for the Rudge-Whitworth Triennial Cup, as well simultaneously being the first race ...
. The car did not finish due to a problem with its oil tank.
1925
A single CGS was entered as a works car at the1925 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1925 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 3rd Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 20 and 21 June 1925. It was the last of the three races spanning 1923 to 1925 to determine the winner of the Rudge-Whitworth Triennial Cup, as well the second rac ...
. French race car driver Marius Mestivier had a fatal accident in the evening which resulted in the car not finishing.
References
1924 Amilcar CGS-3
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