Laurin & Klement (1895–1925) was a bicycle, motorcycle and automobile manufacturer in Mladá Boleslav, Bohemia, at the time also known in German as Jungbunzlau, and a part of Austria-Hungary (Present Czech Republic).
The company was founded in 1895, and named after founders: Václav Laurin (born 27 September 1865, died 4 December 1930), and Václav Klement(born 16 October 1868, died 13 August 1938).
Car production commenced in 1905, and the company soon became the largest car manufacturer in Austria-Hungary. In 1925 the company was acquired by the Škoda Works, and operated henceforth under the brand Škoda Auto (Škoda).

Laurin & Klement vehicle from 1905

Founded	1895
Founder	Václav Laurin and Václav Klement
Headquarters	Mladá Boleslav, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary

Models

Laurin & Klement A (1905) Laurin & Klement B (1906) Laurin & Klement C (1906) Laurin & Klement E (1906) Laurin & Klement B2 (1907) Laurin & Klement C2 (1907) Laurin & Klement FC (1907) (racing car) Laurin & Klement FCS (1908) (racing car) Laurin & Klement BS (1908) Laurin & Klement EN (1909) Laurin & Klement FCR (1909) (racing car)

Laurin & Klement ENS (1910) Laurin & Klement T / Ta (1914) Laurin & Klement MK6 (Laurin & Klement MK6 / 445 / 450) (1920) Laurin & Klement A (1922) (Laurin & Klement A / 100) (1922) Laurin & Klement 105 (1923) Laurin & Klement 150 (1923) Laurin & Klement 350 (1925) Laurin & Klement 110 (1925) Laurin & Klement 120 (1925) Škoda 360 (Laurin & Klement 360) (1926)

Laurin & Klement 110 (1925)	Laurin & Klement BS (1907)
Laurint & Klement A (1905)

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Alfa Romeo 20/30 HP
Overview
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Production	1914 - 1922
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Designer	Giuseppe Merosi
Body and chassis
Body style	Berlina Torpedo
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	4.1 L I4 sidevalve 4084 cc 4.2 L I4 sidevalve 4250 cc

A.L.F.A. or later Alfa Romeo has made three cars named as 20/30 HP, first one 1910 4-cylinder 4-6-seater tourer, improved version 20/30 HP E in 1914 and 1921 the 20/30 HP ES Sport, a 4-seater sportscar.

The Alfa 20-30 HP

The A.L.F.A 20-30 HP was almost identical to the 24 HP of 1910 and could be called HP 24 Series E. The engine was same as used in 24 HP but now the camshaft with side chain, to reduce noise. The maximum power was increased to 49 bhp at 2400 rpm and the top speed was 115 kilometres per hour (71 mph). The vehicle was available in two body variants: berlina and torpedo.

At the outbreak of World War I, August 3, 1914, Italy declared itself neutral and A.L.F.A. plants have not been directly affected by war or by manufacturing related to the war effort. Production between 1914 and 1915 was 285 copies finished 20-30 HP models. In 1915, production was 95 frame for 20-30 HP, but they were only completed in 1920.

Alfa Romeo 20/30 HP ES Sport

Alfa Romeo Torpedo 20/30 HP is the first Alfa Romeo named car after A.L.F.A. brand. 20/30 HP had 4250 cc sidevalve straight-4 engine and it produced 67 bhp. Car was meant to upper class and price was high, around three times more than Ford Model T, which was remarkable amount immediately after World War I.

ES Sport was based on the 1914 20/30 E model. The "S" was added to emphasize the sportiness of the car. This car had electric lights and starter. The chassis was shortened from previous E model. Enzo Ferrari began his racing career in a 20/30 ES, with teammates Antonio Ascari and Ugo Sivocci.

Price was one of the reasons that only 124 cars were produced.

• Engine: 4 cylinders inline
• Displacement: 4250 cc
• Power: 67 bhp @ 2600 rpm
• Top speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)

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ALFA 40/60 HP (1913)

ALFA 40/60HP Aerodinamica (1914)

A.L.F.A 40/60 HP
Overview
Manufacturer	A.L.F.A.
Production	1913–1922 production number 27
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Designer	Giuseppe Merosi
Body and chassis
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	6082 cc I4 OHV
Dimensions
Curb weight	1,250 kg (2,760 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	A.L.F.A 24 HP
Successor	Alfa Romeo G1

The A.L.F.A 40/60 HP was a race and road car made by Italian car manufacturer A.L.F.A (later to become Alfa Romeo). This model was made between 1913 and 1922 and was designed by Giuseppe Merosi, just like all other Alfas at that time. The 40/60 HP has a 6082 cc straight-4 engine with overhead valves, which produced 70 bhp (52 kW) and its top speed was 125 km/h (78 mph). The race model 40-60 HP Corsa had 73 bhp (54 kW) and a top speed of 137 km/h (85 mph), and it also won its own category in the Parma-Berceto race.

ALFA 40/60 HP (1915)

In 1914 the milanese count Marco Ricotti commissioned to Carrozzeria Castagna the A.L.F.A. 40/60 HP Aerodinamica (also known as Siluro Ricotti), a prototype model which could reach 139 km/h (86 mph) top speed. A replica of that car was created in the 70s, and now it is shown in the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum.

40/60 HP production and development was interrupted by the First World War, but resumed briefly afterwards. 40-60 HP Corsa had now 82 bhp (61 kW) and a top speed of around 150 km/h (93 mph). Giuseppe Campari won the 1920 and 1921 races at Mugello with this car.

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A.L.F.A 24 HP
Overview
Manufacturer	A.L.F.A.
Production	1910-1913
Assembly	Portello, Milan, Italy
Body and chassis
Body style	Torpedo
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L I4 sidevalve
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,200 mm (126.0 in)
Length	4,250 mm (167.3 in)
Width	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height	1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Curb weight	1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Darracq 14/16 HP

The A.L.F.A 24 HP came on the market in 1910. This was the first automobile created by A.L.F.A (later Alfa Romeo). Giuseppe Merosi was the man behind engineering. The car was used for the first time in car racing in the 1911 Targa Florio. This was first commercial success for the company and the timeline of the HP series tells that the car was continuously developed onwards. The 24HP had a 4,082 cc (249.1 cu in) straight-4 sidevalve engine, which produced 42 bhp (31 kW) with 2200 rpm and gave top speed of over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph).[3] Until 1913 approximately 200 A.L.F.A 24 HPs were built.

The engine designation consisting of a number as well as "HP" came from the then usual designation of tax schedules. The 24HP became the starting point of a whole series of vehicles, which were built until 1921 and included:

• 12HP, 2413 cc straight-4 and 22 bhp (16 kW), (1910–1911)
• 15HP, 2413 cc straight-4 and 25 bhp (19 kW), (1912–1913)
• 40-60 HP, 6082 cc straight-4 and 70 bhp (52 kW), (1913–1914)
• 15-20 HP, 2413 cc straight-4 and 28 bhp (21 kW), (1914–1915)
• 20-30 HP, 4082 cc straight-4 and 49 bhp (37 kW), (1914–1920)
• 20-30 ES Sport, 4250 cc straight-4 and 67 bhp (50 kW), (1921)

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Last updated on 24 October 2013 at 18:03.

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