Mercedes-Benz Museum: The Road Cars Published on November 27, 2017 in Galleries by Michel Deslauriers Photo: Michel Deslauriers 1894 Benz Motor Velocipede. Said to be the world’s first large-scale production vehicle, selling 1200 units between 1894 and 1901. Engine: single cylinder Displacement: 1045 cc Output: 1.5 hp (1.1 kW) Top speed: 20 km/h