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Mors was a French automotive company founded in 1924 that gained recognition through its involvement in motorsport, specifically Grand Prix racing. The manufacturer’s distinctive vehicles featured advanced V-engine technology and innovative tubular space frame construction. Mors produced high-performance sports cars intended for affluent European clients and serious racers during the 1930s before ultimately ceasing operations after World War II.

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When was Mors actually active as a car maker?

Mors was an early French automobile maker associated with car production from the 1890s until the mid-1920s. André Citroën took control in the 1900s and Citroën bought and closed Mors in 1925.

Why do early racing historians mention Mors with Panhard?

Around the turn of the 20th century, Mors and Panhard et Levassor were major rivals in early European motor racing. Mors cars competed from the late 1890s, and Henri Fournier famously drove a Mors in the 1901 Paris-Berlin race.

What was technically unusual about Mors cars?

Mors was an early user of V-engine layouts, including a large V4 in its 60 horsepower racing car. The company also experimented with pneumatic shock absorbers in 1902, which was advanced for the rough roads of the era.

Is Mors related to modern Citroën history?

Yes, André Citroën became chairman of Mors in 1908 and later bought the company outright. The Mors factory was then used for Citroën automobile production after the Mors marque was shut down in 1925.

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