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What was the fastest car in 1890s?

There is very limited information available about cars or automobiles from the 1890s. The 1890s are widely regarded as the formative years for the automobile industry. The first commercially successful automobile is generally considered to be the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen.

By the mid-1890s, electric cars had become very popular. Their maximum speeds varied. The top speeds of electric racing cars were generally in the 40-50 mph (64-80 km/h) range, while lighter-weight electric vehicles designed for local deliveries could reach approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).