First in Europe over 100 km/h

The aerodynamics of the Jamais Contente was based on the elongated torpedo shaped bodywork which, at the time, according to initial studies, has shown to be aerodynamically efficient and had already been used in the construction of the first airships such as the one built in 1852 by Henri Giffard and in 1872 by Paul Haenlein.

To compete in the Parisian tests to establish maximum speed, the Jamais Contente was inspired by the shapes of the first airships.

The elongated torpedo-shaped body of the Jamais Contente was cut horizontally along the bottom edge and constructed from curved light alloy sheets riveted together. This was then placed on top of a conventional rectangular-shaped chassis made of steel. Unfortunately, the aerodynamics of the body were spoiled by the position of the driver and by the exposed mechanics. Despite this, it was the first car to break the 100 km/h barrier.

Like the USA-made Baker Runabout, the Jamais Contente also had an electric motor. More precisely two, one for each rear wheel.

From this angle, the Jamais Contente looks like an authentic bullet.