Fafnir

D, 1908 – 1926

Aachener Stahlwarenfabrik, Fafnir Werke AG, Aachen

The Aachener Stahlwarenfabrik started production of engines for motorcycles and motorcars under the name of Fafnir, and these Fafnir engines were used by firms in various countries. In 1904 Fafnir began manufacture of the Omnimobil kits. These Fafnir kits were the basis for several makes of cars. However, Fafnir themselves did not produce cars under their own name until 1908, when a range of 4-cylinder Fafnir models was introduced. The 1912 Fafnir 472, with a 1924cc 8/22ps engine, had some very advanced ideas, such as interior gear lever, low centre of gravity and automatic lubrication. This and the 1910 ‘Fafnir 384’ with a 2496cc 10/25ps engine were continued after World War 1 in improved form. The ‘Fafnir 471’ had a 1950cc 50bhp engine which was also available in a supercharged version developing 80bhp. This latter Fafnir model was used in various racing events. Rudolf Caracciola drove the Fafnir in his first race on the Berlin Avus Track in 1922. Car production ceased in 1926.

Source: Georgano, encyclopedia of motorcar; HON
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