Ardent (automobile)
| Ardent | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caron et Cie |
| Production | 1900–1901 |
| Assembly | Paris, France |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light car |
| Body style | Four-seater vis-à-vis |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5 hp V-twin |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
The Ardent was an automobile produced by Caron et Cie, in Paris, from 1900 to 1901. The company used its own make of 5 hp v-twin engine in their four-seater vis-à-vis light car. Termed a "victoriette", it was unusual in that the body was mounted on a frame, but the engine was in front of the frame, unsuspended.
References
- George Nick Georgano: The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 1: A–F. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
- George Nick Georgano: Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours. Courtille, Paris 1975. (French)