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Protos Typ D

1908 — Germany

Pre-War (before 1946)German
Engine4,500 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Protos Typ D

Protos gained international fame finishing second in the epic 1908 New York to Paris race. The Typ D capitalized on this success offering proven reliability and durability. Large four-cylinder engines provided adequate power for period touring. The company ceased production during WWI, absorbed by NAG in 1926.