first car was invented by
In 1886 the first petrol or gasoline powered automobile the Benz Patent-Motorwagen was invented by Karl Benz. This is also considered to be the first production vehicle as Benz made several identical copies.oday, this car is known as the first Marcus car. In 1883, Marcus secured a German patent for a low-voltage ignition system of the magneto type; this was his only automotive patent. This design was used for all further engines, and the four-seat second Marcus car of 1888/89.