Debut of the Benz Motor ?Velocipede? 125 years ago.

As of October 1899, Benz Cie. simplifies the designation of the two models, which are now referred to as the Velocipede and the Comfortable, both of which now come with a 2.2 kW (3 PS) single-cylinder engine as a standard feature. The Velocipede costs 2,500 marks, whereas the Comfortable is priced at 2,800 marks. In the Benz catalogue from January 1901, the Velocipede is no longer listed and instead only the Comfortable is included. In its last year of production – 1902 – this car is fitted with a 3.3 kW (4.5 PS) engine that, according to the catalogue, is capable of a top speed of 35 km/h.