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Atlas

1951 automobile1

The Atlas was a mini-car made in France in 1951. Originally known as La Coccinelle, it used a single-cylinder engine of a mere 175 cc capacity. The fiberglass body seated two, with a maximum speed over 40 miles per hour (64 km/h).2 It was founded in 1949.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1949Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersParis1

The Atlas was a mini-car made in France in 1951. Originally known as La Coccinelle, it used a single-cylinder engine of a mere 175 cc capacity. The fiberglass body seated two, with a maximum speed over 40 miles per hour (64 km/h).2

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  1. 1949Founded Founded1

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