Altham (car)

This article is about a 1880s automobile. For other uses, see Altham.

Altham was an automobile manufactured from 1898 to 1899, in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. It was designed by George J. Altham, and manufactured by Altham International Motor Car Company, which was based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.^[1][2]

Altham
The Altham car in 1898.
Overview
Manufacturer	Altham International Motor Car Company
Also called	Altham 6 HP
Production	1898–1899
Assembly	Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Designer	George J. Altham
Body and chassis
Class	Automobile
Body style	Phaeton
Layout	Rear Engine, RWD
Powertrain
Engine	1,500.0 cubic centimetres (91.54 cu in; 1.5000 L) Inline Twin
Power output	6 brake horsepower (4.5 kW; 6.1 PS) @ 1,000 rpm 7 pound force-feet (9.5 N⋅m)
Transmission	2-Speed Forward, No Reverse
Dimensions
Curb weight	1,100 pounds (500 kg)

History

In 1896, a designer George J. Altham from Fall River, Massachusetts, United States, after years of work, had made a petrol engine. In August 1897, he installed it in a vehicle for testing purposes. In 1898, Altham International Motor Car Company was established, with its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. By October 1898, the working prototype was sufficiently developed, and the commercial production of the Altham car had begun. The manufacturing factory was located in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. The production ended in 1899, with only a few vehicles being built overall.^[1][2]

Specifications

The Altham car had an air-cooled two-cylinder petrol engine, with 6 horsepower (4.4 kW), and 1000 revolutions per minute. The vehicle had two seats.^[1]