17. La Jamais Contente (Electricity)
The legendary La Jamais Contente, constructed in 1899, made history as the first car to surpass the 100 km/h speed mark—all thanks to electric power.
Its streamlined, futuristic design and remarkable performance demonstrated just how promising electric vehicles were at the very dawn of motoring.
La Jamais Contente remains a symbol of innovation and ambition that helped shape automotive history.
Read about La Jamais Contente’s world record.