Suère
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Defunct | 1931 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Automobiles, engines (Velox) |
Automobiles J. Suère was a French car manufacturer that operated between 1909 and 1931.
Company overview
Originating in Paris, the firm began by manufacturing engines under the "Velox" label before branching out into automobile production in 1909. The company maintained relatively low production figures until ceasing operations in 1931.
Vehicle lineup
Initial offerings featured an 8CV model equipped with a 763cc power unit, alongside a 10CV four-cylinder engine of 1592cc supplied by Ballot.
Following the First World War, Suère unveiled a 1408cc V8 at the 1919 Paris Motor Show. This model had a wheelbase measuring 2450mm and was available as a two-seat "Torpedo" priced at 17,500 francs. Despite its debut, this vehicle did not proceed to mass production, prompting the company to concentrate on four-cylinder models during the early 1920s. At the 1924 Motor Show, the "Type D" was introduced, featuring an 1843cc engine. The chassis cost was set at 14,100 francs, while the "Torpedo" and "Landaulet" variants were offered at 20,000 and 25,000 francs respectively.
By the time of the 1928 Paris Motor Show, Suère's range consisted of three side-valve engines:
- The "8CV" with a 1.2-litre displacement and a 2600mm wheelbase — available as a Torpedo for 17,000 francs or as a saloon for 20,000 francs
- The "10CV" featuring a 1.85-litre engine and a 2860mm wheelbase — Torpedo priced at 20,550 francs; saloon at 28,000 francs
- The "14CV" equipped with a 2.4-litre engine and a 3350mm wheelbase — seven-seat Torpedo costing 20,200 francs
The last design effort was the Model R, a straight-eight with a capacity of 3200cc introduced in 1930; however, it remained at the prototype stage.
Recommended reading
- Harald Linz, Halwart Schrader: Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie. United Soft Media Verlag, München 2008.
- George Nick Georgano (Ed.): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 3: P–Z. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001.
- George Nick Georgano: Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours. Courtille, Paris 1975.
External links
- Official website of Suère (available in English and Dutch); accessed on 21 February 2013