Car : Gregoire 13/18 CV
Year : 1911
Engine : 4 cylinder in line
Bore and stroke : 80×110 mm
Cylinder capacity : 2212 cc
Gears : 3 forward
Brake horse power :-
Maximum speed : -
Wheelbase : 9 ft 6 ins (2.89 m)
Suspension : front and rear : semi-elliptic leaf- springs;
This was one of the most successful of Gregoire’s models. Gregoire began by producing motorcycles and boat engines, moving on to cars in 1903. It produced small engined cars of ‘voiturettes’ as they were known in France, which were powered by twin-cylinder or twin block four-cylinder engines.
Gregoire’s early years were characterized by an intense but rather unprofitable involvement in racing. In 1920 it entered a machine in the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. The dividends that Gregoire failed to gain on the circuits came from its ordinary customers as it had won an enviable reputation for the handling and the sturdiness of its cars. The 13/18 CV gave rise to the 14/24 CV which was particularly successful. It had a 2212 cc 4-cylinder engine (80×110 mm) and a 3-speed transmission. After two years it was increased to 3210 cc and a 4-speed gearbox was fitted. The latter had a certain impact on racing which was suitably appreciated by the public. Its most prominent features were a good top speed and its lightness in weight. Gregoire continued production after the First World War but to a lesser extent. In 1920 it supplied chassis to Bignan and in 1924 it went out of business entirely.
Gregoire 13/18 CV
