1902 Renault Paris-Vienna racer ? UPDATE III ; most probably 1902 Mors )

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David Greenlees sent this image of an original lithograph that he owns. It is by Maurice Biais (check!) dated 1902. It may very well be the artists view on winner Marcel Renault on the Alburg Pass, with an artistic twist (note for instance the radiator differences). Do you agree on all this or where did the artist go wrong? Contact Us (picture courtesy Ames Hill Antiques)
UPDATE III by John Magneto Repairs Tanner:"It's a few years since I owned 1902 Mors (click), but you may remember seeing at in the Ardennes 2 or 3 years ago with its new owner. This was Baron de Cater's car which, if I remember correctly, came 7th or 8th in the 1902 Paris-Vienna race. I hope you can see the resemblance to your artist's work - particularly the louvres and the two opening covers on the bonnet (hood). The Renault picture was notable for the absence of a chain drive sprocket and the De Dions' had their shaft drive and patented rear axle, a design still used by some cars today."
UPDATE II:"Probably not Renault as the chassis and bonnet are totally wrong. Also it only has one seat, there was a small mechanic's seat. Also it seems to be chain drive when all Renaults are 'Direct Drive'. The car was also all red. Great website...always interesting and I love it with my morning coffee!"
UPDATE I by John Tanner:"I don't think the Renault, or de-Dion cars had chain drive. With a bit of artistic license, this could be the '02 Mors which I once owned!"

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