GTP Cool Wall: 1899 La Jamais Contente

[Snikle]

Poll 1360: 1899 La Jamais Contente nominated by @Volksauto

Body Style: single-seat streamliner
Engine: dual 25Kw electric motors
Power: 68 HP
Weight: 3,200 lbs. (1,450 kg.)
Transmission: direct-drive
Drive train: all-wheel drive
Country: France
Additional Information: The Jamais Contente (which translates to "Never Satisfied") was an electric car created for the world's first land speed record held in Achères, Yvelines near Paris, France and was built in Belgium. The car was a pioneer of streamlined design with it's torpedo-like bodywork which was made out of partinium which consisted of a mixture of aluminum, tungsten, and magnesium.
The car featured two electric motors with direct drive creating 68HP. It also was one of the first cars to use pneumatic tires which were supplied by Michelin.
On May 1, 1899, the La Jamais Contente driven by Camille Jenatzy set the land speed record of 65.8 MPH which made it the world's first car to reach 100 KPH/60 MPH.

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[Snikle]

It's a phallic world-beater, so SZ.

In all seriousness though I do like this thing quite a bit.

 

[TheCracker]

Probably more relevant now then it was for a whole century before. 60+ mph must have been terrifying in 1899!

 

[conic]

In 1899, the automotive industry was just beggining, so 65 mph... I think that was a lot. I know that today making an electric motor to make a fast car is not that difficult, but at that time the cars weren't fast, so it's still a piece of engineering art.
Probablly the design is not the best point, but based on the performance, SZ.

 

[JohnBM01]

So this was one of those "just send it," don't care less kind of cars? My inclination is to say this is a strong cool car. After reading other comments before mine, I'm going to throw in my Sub-Zero on importance and cool factor. Just don't roll over in this thing; it won't end well if that's the case...

 

[EngieDiesel]

Electric powered, all wheel drive and from the 19th century? Heck, you could've told me this was a re-creation of something described in a lost Jules Verne manuscript and I would have believed it.

Either way, unquestioned Sub-Zero for the engineering pioneer spirit that made it a reality.

 

[ZGBox]

Nothing but respect for this one, SZ

 

[GranTurNismo]

Awesome historical background, but to the average layperson, it looks like a kiddie car, and quite ridiculous honestly. Uncool for that reason.

 

[Adamgp]

Absolutely insane. I love it.

SZ.

 

[MisterWaffles]

It looks like if you accidentally rear-ended somebody with it you’d explode.

Also looks like if you tipped over in it you’d probably die.

 

[MoLiEG]

So, this thing basically was the Veyron/Chiron/Regera of it's era.

Sub-freaking-Zero.

 

[kikie]

Is it going to be in GT7?


Well, I don't know. My first thought was Meh but I changed my mind to a low cool because of the technology.