Darracq et Cie produced its first vehicle in 1900 with an internal combustion engine. Designed by Ribeyrolles, this was a 6.5 hp (4.8 kW; 6.6 PS) voiture legére powered by a 785 cc (47.9 cu in) single, and featured shaft drive and three speed column gear change. While not as successful as hoped, one hundred were sold. Opel sold Darracqs in Germany but decided to build their own cars. In 1902, Darracq & Co signed a contract with Adam Opel to jointly produce vehicles in the German Empire under licence, with the brand name "Opel Darracq". Then went on to build their own vehicles.
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