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Techrules Ren is a turbine car, but not in the way you'd think

Fun fact: A 24-year-old designed the turbine range extender for this car.

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Oh, good, another supercar in Geneva.

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This one packs an interesting secret, though.

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The Techrules Ren uses a diesel turbine to supply juice to the batteries.

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Its range is an estimated 727 miles using approximately 20 gallons of diesel.

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The Ren packs a claimed 1,287 horsepower.

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This fin might be my favorite part of the car.

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It sports an inboard suspension setup, which is under a clear panel.

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The interior errs on the side of cowboy chic.

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It has a center driving seat with two seats on either side.

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The best part of the whole car is the interior, because the seating surfaces are made of denim.

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Click or swipe through for lots more pics of the Ren from here at the Geneva auto show.

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