e/Tourette (automobile)

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has gloss	eng: The Tourette was a microcar by Carr Brothers (later Progress Supreme Co Ltd) of Purley, between 1956 and 1958. It had a 3-wheeled, rounded body that was available either in alloy on an ash frame, or in fibreglass. The car was powered by a 2-stroke 197 cc Villiers engine driving through a four-speed gearbox with optional Dynastart reverse. Top speed was claimed to be . The single rear wheel was mounted in a pivotel fork. Front-wheel movement was controlled by hydraulically damped spring units. Final drive was by chain. A single bench seat provided accommodation for two adults and a child with some luggage space behind the seat. Approximate weight, fully equipped, was 500lb. Fuel tank capacity was 2.25 gallons. In 1958, the purchase price (including Purchase Tax), was £386 10s 5d. Only 26 are believed to have been produced.
lexicalization	eng: Tourette
instance of	(noun) a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" auto, automobile, machine, motorcar, car