MODEL: 17/35 PS, Landaulet

MANUFACTURE: Motoren-Fabrik "PROTOS"GmbH ( 1899-1908 )

PLACE: Berlin-Reinickendorf, Germany

MOTOR: petrol, 4 cylinder in-line, with 2 side-valves per cylinder., 4560 cm3; Claudel carburetor; Bosch ignition system with magento-distributor; water cooled; handle start. Power: 35 HP at 1250 rpm or 40 HP at 1400 rpm.

TRANSMISSION: 4 speed manual gearbox with reverse, propeller shaft to rear differential.

CHASSIS: separate pressed-steel chassis frame; pedal brake acting on transmission axle and hand brake drums ( used as parking brake ). Suspension by semi-elliptic leaf spring. Right-hand drive steering system. Michelin artillery type wood-spoke wheels and tubed tyres: front 875 X 105 mm, rear 880 X 120 mm.

COACHWORK: made by Jos Neuss ( Berlin ) , Landaulet type, body in wood, with 6 seats, mudguards in steel.

DIMENSIONS: wheelbase: 3200 mm, distance between wheels: 1400 mm, overall length: 4450mm, height: 2120 mm, weight: 1550 kg.

TOP SPEED: 80 km/h. 80 km/h.

FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3 km/l3 km/l

PRICE IN 1908: M$ 23.985,50 ( Deutsche Marks ), US$ 33.137.64 ( US Dollar ), Rs 104:284$167 ( Brazilian Real ). In 1996 currency the value of the car would be US$ 566, 288.91 ( Bando de Dados/IBRE/FGV ).

RESEACH: Guilherme Pfisterer ( Member of the National Historical Museum’s Friends Association and coordinator of the PROTOS’ restoration ).