1903 Benz Parsifal Touring Car
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Karl Benz's Parsifal signaled the transition from the concept of a motorized carriage to a modern automobile. Unlike a motorized carriage, Benz positioned the engine in the front of the vehicle as opposed to under the seat. This allowed the car to be built closer to the ground, which provided better handling for drivers and easier accessibility.
Karl Benz's Parsifal signaled the transition from the concept of a motorized carriage to a modern automobile. Unlike a motorized carriage, Benz positioned the engine in the front of the vehicle as opposed to under the seat. This allowed the car to be built closer to the ground, which provided better handling for drivers and easier accessibility.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1903
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.1725.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Color
Brown
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 59 in
Width: 53.25 in
Length: 118.5 in
Inscriptions
On hubs: BENZ MANNHEIM
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