Matra Djet

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Matra Djet
Overview
Manufacturer	Automobiles René Bonnet, Matra Automobiles
Also called	René Bonnet Djet Matra-Bonnet Djet Matra Sports Djet Matra Sports Jet
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
Engine	996 cc Cléon-Fonte Gordini DOHC I4 1,108 cc Cléon-Fonte OHV I4 1,255 cc Cléon-Fonte Gordini OHV I4
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

The Djet is a French sports car designed and sold by René Bonnet (1962–1964) and then Matra (1965–1967). It was the world's first rear mid-engined production road car.^[1] Different versions were sold under a variety of names, including René Bonnet Djet, Matra-Bonnet Djet, Matra Sports Djet, and finally Matra Sports Jet.