Renault Voiturette Type A 1898 3D model

Renault Voiturette Type A 1898 - (Voiturette means Little Car) Two-seater car: Gasoline engine De Dion-Bouton 1 cylinder, 273 cc, 1.75 HP, air cooled with automatic admission valve. Transmission Manual 3-speed gearbox with reverse, driving rear axle via a propeller shaft. Top speed: 32 km/h. Length 1,900 mm (74.8 in) Width 1,150 mm (45.3 in) Height 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Curb weight 200 kg (441 lb) First price: 3,500 French francs Designed by 19 year old Louis Renault. It was one of the first mass-production cars. Construction of the first car was started in October and was completed by December, 1898. It was unveiled to the public in June 1899. Then on 27 August, Louis and his brother Marcel took part in the Amateur Drivers' Cup road race event from Paris to Trouville, finishing first and second. About 1200 cars of the Type A were produced.