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Geneva Preview: 2011 Renault Wind Roadster

February 2nd 2010 18:00
Renault Wind Roadster


Renault has announced the all-new Wind roadster will make its worldwide debut at this year's Geneva motor show in March. The small coupe-roadster is a strictly two-seater model and will go head-to-head with the likes of the Peugeot 207 CC and Holden (Opel) Tigra when it goes on sale.


Sharing its platform and mechanical hardware with the Twingo, the Wind Roadster features a folding metal hard top that rotates 180 degrees on top of the boot in just 12 seconds. This clever mechanism allows the Wind's luggage space to remain unchanged at 270 litres regardless of whether the hardtop is up or down.

Renault Wind Roadster


Other technical details are sketchy for now, but it is expected that the front-wheel drive Wind be powered by a choice of two engines - a 1.2-litre turbo with 74 kW and a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre mill with 98 kW.





[Source: Renault]





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2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS

November 26th 2009 18:00
2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS


Just weeks after announcing the revival of the Gordini name for its sporty and performance variants, French car maker Renault has unveiled the first model to wear the prestigious nameplate: the Renault Twingo Gordini RS.

Powered by a 98 kW, 1.6-litre engine that develops a distinctive, specially-tuned engine pitch under acceleration, the Twingo Gordini RS also features a 'Sport' chassis with 17-inch wheels for outstanding road-holding performance; precise, incisive steering for even greater fun at the wheel, and powerful, durable braking performance.

2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS


Seen in these images wearing the combination of French racing blue and white racing stripes (Pearlescent Black metallic paint is also available), the interior is a sporty and stylish affair featuring Renault Sport seats with extra lateral support, plus blue and black quilted, Gordini-badged leather upholstery, blue leather door panel inserts, blue and black leather steering wheel (with two white stripes to indicate the centre point) and a Gordini-badged gear-stick.

The 2010 Renault Twingo Gordini RS goes on sale in France on February 15, 2010.

The Official Renault Press Release:

RENAULT INTRODUCES TWINGO GORDINI R.S.

The return of the Gordini name is to be marked by the introduction of a new chic and sporty version of Renault Sport's pocket rocket which takes a current-day stance on the cues long associated with the Gordini world. Just as it did in the past, the combination of French racing blue, white racing stripes and stylish, quilted-leather upholstery forms an integral part of the package, with a distinctly modern touch.

The latest version of Renault's city car, which will appeal to customers looking for a distinctive vehicle with an assertive character, exudes an unmistakably French feel and stands out as a fitting homage to everything the Gordini signature stands for. Twingo Gordini R.S. is being premiered until January 10, 2010, at the L'Atelier Renault on the Champs-Elysées, in Paris, as part of the prestige showroom's 'Christmas in Blue' exhibition.

It will then go on sale across Europe from March 2010.

Twingo Gordini R.S. features a gleaming Malte Blue lacquered metallic finish, plus two white racing stripes, in keeping with tradition. The front and rear bumpers are enhanced by gloss black details, while the foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and lip spoiler are all picked out in a contrasting white finish.

'Gordini Series' badging either side refers back to the heyday of the Gordini Cup when the qualifying heats of the different meetings were known as séries. This exclusive exterior styling package is rounded off by a choice of either blue or black diamond- effect 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels.

The same Gordini spirit prevails inside, too, thanks to: - Renault Sport seats with extra lateral support, plus blue and black quilted, Gordini-badged leather upholstery, - blue leather door panel inserts, - blue and black leather steeringwheel with two white stripes to indicate the centre point, - blue gearlever bellows and Gordini-badged gearlever knob, - blue rev-counter with white surround, - trimmed dashboard cowl with visible stitching.

LOOKS REDOLENT OF THE WORLD OF SPORT

RENAULT TWINGO GORDINI R.S.: A RENAULT SPORT MODEL FIRST AND FOREMOST

To ensure that it befits Gordini's glorious motor sport heritage, the latest addition to the Twingo range is based on the same performance/equipment package as the Renault Sport version:
- 'Sport' chassis with 17-inch wheels for outstanding road-holding performance that is equally suited to everyday motoring,
- a feisty, responsive 1.6-litre 133hp petrol powerplant with a distinctive, specially-tuned engine pitch under acceleration,
- precise, incisive steering for even greater fun at the wheel, - powerful, durable braking performance.

Twingo continues to enjoy considerable success in the European A-segment, with sales between January and the end of October 2009 amounting to 140,700 cars, an increase of 20 per cent over 2008. With 83,000 cars sold in France (an increase of 53 per cent over 2008), Twingo has emerged as the best-selling small city car for the second year running and accounts for almost one sale in three. The Renault Sport versions of Twingo figure are the segment's best-selling small sporting models and contribute to promoting Twingo's dynamic image.

Twingo Gordini R.S. is expected to win over customers looking for a sporty car with refined, distinctive styling. The newcomer combines the very best that the Twingo line-up has to offer with an indisputable French touch.

In addition to the existing, extensively-equipped Renault Sport version, Twingo Gordini R.S. features:
- Malte Blue or Pearlescent Black metallic paint, - black diamond-effect 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels, - automatic climate-control, - automatic headlamp activation and rain sensor, - cruise control with speed limiter, - fully disconnectable ESP , - 80W radio-CD with fingertip steeringwheel-mounted remote control, MP3 playback and
separate display, - RCA connectivity for personal music players (iPod, MP3), - extra-tinted rear glass, - independent, sliding rear seats for a boot capacity ranging from 285dm3 to 959dm3 (VDA).

THE TWINGO SUCCESS STORY CONTINUES..EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH CARS FROM SUPERIOR SEGMENTS

- 'Cup' chassis, - blue diamond-effect 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels, - radio-CD Box with hands-free Bluetooth® telephone kit, - curtain airbags, - panoramic opening sunroof, - Gordini key fob, - Gordini carpet mats.

Prices will be published when order books open in France on February 15, 2010.


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Lazareth Renault Twingo V8 Trophy

October 28th 2009 18:00
Lazareth Renault Twingo V8 Trophy


French custom car and motorcycle builder Lazareth has launched arguably their most audacious project car yet - a V8 powered mid-engine Renault Twingo


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Renault Clio and Megane World Series special editions

June 28th 2009 17:30
Renault Clio and Megane World Series


French car maker Renault has announced the arrival of two special edition models featuring exclusive sports body styling for the UK market. Dubbed the Renault Clio World Series and Renault Megane World Series, both special edition models will be unveiled publicly for the first time at the famous Silverstone racetrack over the July 4th weekend


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Melbourne 2009: Renault Clio Sport R27

February 25th 2009 15:00
Clio Renault Sport 197 F1 Team R27


More than two years after it was first released, the Clio Renault Sport F1 Team R27 based on the Clio RS 197 will finally land downunder with sales limited to just 40 units available from April


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Facelifted: 2010 Renault Clio

February 9th 2009 22:30
2010 Renault Clio GT


French car maker Renault's bread and butter model, the Clio, has been facelifted just in time for the prestigious Geneva Motor Show next month


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2009 Renault Megane Coupe Trophy

October 9th 2008 00:15
Renault Megane Coupe Trophy


The Megane Coupe Trophy will take part in the 2009 World Series by Renault (WSR) having undergone a raft of upgrades including an entirely new body design which takes its inspiration from the lines of all-new generation Megane Coupe


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Official: 2009 Renault Megane

September 12th 2008 00:15
2009 Renault Megane


French car maker Renault has released the first images of the new generation Megane hatch ahead of its debut public unveiling at the Paris Motor Show in October. Replacing the quirky-styled second generation Megane is a more streamlined and conventional looking hatchback that shares styling cues with the larger Laguna


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Full details: Renault Twingo RS

August 27th 2008 00:15
Renault Twingo RS


French car maker Renault has finally released full details of the Twingo RS hatchback which completes the Renault Sport range alongside the Clio and Mégane Renault Sport


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Clio Renault Sport 197 arrives in Oz

August 7th 2008 04:30
Clio Renault Sport 197


The new generation Clio Renault Sport 197 has finally landed downunder, two years after the model was launched in Europe


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Video: Renault Mégane R26.R laps the Nurburgring

July 23rd 2008 11:15
Renault Mégane R26.R


The limited edition Mégane R26.R is the last and hottest iteration of the current generation Renault Mégane with a blistering Nurburgring lap time of 8min 17s - the fastest ever time for a front-wheel drive car on the famous racetrack


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2009 Renault Mégane R26.R

July 23rd 2008 01:30
Renault Megane R26.R


French car maker Renault has unveiled the Mégane R26.R hot hatch at the London Motor Show


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5-star crash-test rating for Hyundai i30, Renault Laguna & Mitsubishi Lancer

June 5th 2008 06:45
Hyundai i30
Hyundai i30 hatchback


The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) have awarded five stars to the Hyundai i30, Mitsubishi Lancer and Renault Laguna III for occupant protection in their latest vehicle crash report


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Video: Renault Laguna Coupé attacks Monaco Grand Prix circuit

May 27th 2008 11:15
Renault Laguna Coupe
Renault Laguna Coupe on the Monaco Grand Prix circuit


With the first public unveiling of the Renault Laguna coupe coinciding with the F1 Monaco Grand Prix over the past weekend, it would have been rude if the French car maker didn't take their latest model for a spin around the famous track


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