CIME
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive, Engine manufacturing |
| Founded | 1920s |
| Headquarters | Fraisses , France |
| Products | Lightweight proprietary engines, Automobiles |
C.I.M.E., also known as CIME or La Compagnie Industrielle des Moteurs Explosion (translated as Industrial Internal Combustion Engine Company), was a French enterprise specializing in the production of lightweight proprietary engines, predominantly four-cylinder models. The firm briefly ventured into manufacturing light automobiles during the year 1929.
History
Originating in Fraisses, located within the Loire region of central France, CIME commenced engine production in the 1920s, supplying power units to various independent automobile makers. The company expanded its operations to include car manufacturing in 1929, producing roughly 20 vehicles. The exact year when the company ceased operations remains unknown.
Engines
In 1922, an 1100 cc engine developed by CIME was installed in the Anglo-French Marlborough, primarily manufactured by Malicet et Blin in Paris. By 1924, this powerplant was available at a cost of £175 and continued in use until Marlborough ended production in 1926.
CIME engines gained popularity among makers of interwar cyclecars and voiturettes. Notably, E.H.P. automobiles equipped with CIME four-cylinder engines of 1,094 cc secured fifth place at the 1927 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
The company also produced straight-six engine configurations utilized in models such as the 1926 Amilcar CIME six-cylinder Special and the French-built Derby voiturette.
Cars
The A2, a compact sports automobile powered by a 1203 cc four-cylinder engine, was manufactured by CIME in 1929. Production numbers are estimated at around 20 units. A surviving example is exhibited at the Musée Automobile Reims Champagne.