Mercedes-Benz Museum: The Road Cars Published on November 27, 2017 in Galleries by Michel Deslauriers Photo: Michel Deslauriers 1896 Daimler Vis-à-Vis Belt-Driven Car. Daimler’s first large-scale production car. Engine: two cylinder Displacement: 1060 cc Output: 4.6 hp (3.4 kW) Top speed: 18 km/h