Mid-engine proportions may be familiar now, but in the early Sixties, the Djet looked as exotic as can be. The Rene Bonnet Djet—the “D” is silent—is the creation of designer René Bonnet, co-founder of ...

Built in France during the 1960s, this little two-seater is all but forgotten today. While it was far from powerful, even for its era, the Djet deserves to be remembered for its simple, yet innovative ...

The first mid-engined car did not come from a big player, but it was still appealing enough to draw the attention of one of the world's most famous astronauts.

The Matra Djet, introduced in 1962, was the world's first production mid-engine sports car. Predating the DeTomaso Vallelunga, Lamborghini Miura and Ferrari 250 LM, it set the stage for performance ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many automotive firsts are often frequently disputed. The first muscle car, for example. Does that title belong to Oldsmobile or ...