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Chenard-Walcker Tank Y8 (1923)Alf van Beem, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Chenard-Walcker Tank Y8

1923 — France

Pre-War (before 1946)FrenchRacing Heritage
Engine2,981 cc
DrivetrainRWD
History

Chenard-Walcker Tank Y8

Chenard-Walcker's Tank Y8 made history by winning the inaugural Le Mans race, covering over 2,200 kilometers. The car featured advanced engineering including a hemispherical combustion chamber design. Its durability and performance established the template for endurance racing success that followed.