“Reinastella,” a name resurrected from the past, linked to the high-end Renault cars from 1928 to 1933. Much later, the French automaker ventured into an improbable future by developing a flying saucer, the Reinastella of 2338. This futuristic vehicle celebrated the opening of the Euro Disney theme park in 1992, now known as Disneyland Paris. Let’s revisit this incredible flying saucer, a perfectly identified flying object produced in two copies as part of the partnership between Renault and Disney.
Those of you who are passionate about vintage and collectible cars probably remember the Renault Reinastella flying saucer. Recently, at the 2023 Rétromobile show, one of the two diamond-shaped flying saucers was sold for €71,520 ($78,100) by Artcurial Motorcars. From 1992 to 2004, the small Renault spacecraft delighted visitors of the “Visionarium” attraction at Euro Disney/Disneyland Paris, which closed its doors 20 years ago. The Renault Reinastella vehicles were then recovered by the Renault Classic department, and one of them was sold. This year, at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Renault presented its future, this time on four wheels, with the Emblème concept car.
This incredible Renault Reinastella vehicle, capable of transporting up to five people in total silence, is controlled by voice commands.
The Renault Reinastella flying saucer thus links Renault’s prestigious past to the future of luxury cars.
In terms of powertrain, Renault had envisioned for 2338 a bio-organic engine system powered by “plasmelf” fluid. Thus, the Reinastella can always be considered a living organism. This same generator would allow the flying saucer to hover 15 cm (6 inches) above the ground at about 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas.
Finally, the Renault Reinastella would also be capable of cruising at an altitude of nearly 150 m (492 feet) at a speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), thanks to its active aerodynamics and shape-shifting body. Looking forward to 2338, aren’t we?
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