Renault Étoile Filante

Renault Étoile Filante
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production1954
DesignerFernand Picard; Albert Lory
Body and chassis
ClassLand speed record car
Body styleNo-door monoposto streamliner car
Powertrain
EngineTurbomeca Turmo gas turbine; 270 bhp (201 kW); 28,000 rpm
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,840 mm (190.6 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height999 mm (39.3 in)
Curb weight950 kg (2,094 lb)

The Renault Étoile Filante (Shooting Star) was Renault's only attempt at both creating a gas turbine-powered car and setting a land speed record for such cars.