sentences:  While the company started out using engines from Bollée, De Dietrich eventually produced the entire vehicle themselves.In 1898, De Dietrich debuted the "Torpilleur" (Torpedo) racer, which featured a four-cylinder engine and independent suspension in front, for the Paris-Amsterdam Trial; Gaudry wrecked "en route", but still placed third.The response was substantial, exceeding one million gold "franc"s. The 1899 "torpilleur" was less successful, despite underslung chassis, a rear-mounted monobloc four, and twin carburettors; poor preparation left none of the works teams able to complete the "Tour de France".