Matra Djet
The Matra Djet is a French sports car that was originally designed and sold by René Bonnet. As the Bonnet Djet it was the world's first rear mid-engined production road car. Different versions of the car were produced from 1962 until 1967 and sold under a variety of names that included René Bonnet Djet, Matra-Bonnet Djet, Matra Sports Djet and finally, Matra Sports Jet.
| Matra Djet | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobiles René Bonnet, Matra Automobiles |
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| Production | 1962–1964 (René Bonnet), 1965-1967 (Matra) |
| Assembly | France |
| Designer | René Bonnet, Jacques Hubert (original design) Philippe Guédon (redesign) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door berlinette |
| Layout | MR layout |
| Related | Renault 8 (engine), Renault Estafette (gearbox) |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 4,220 mm (166.1 in) |
| Width | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Height | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 660 kg (1,455 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Matra 530 |
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