Renault Wind
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| Renault Wind | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Novo Mesto, Slovenia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 I4 TCE 1.6 I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 150.7in (3827.78mm) |
The Renault Wind is an upcoming roadster by the French automobile manufacturer, Renault. The Wind was originally a concept car unveiled on September 2004 at the Geneva Motor Show as a 2+1 roadster.
On February 2, 2010, Renault announced that the Wind would enter production. It was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2, 2010. The production version will be a 2 seater, as opposed to the 2+1 seating of the concept car [1].
Engine
The concept uses a inline-4 engine that gives 136 horsepower (101 kW) and 141 ft-lb (191 N·m) of torque.[citation needed] The wind will also have a 1.2 I4 TCE engine and a 1.6 I4. Renault has not confirmed that this engine will be in the production version of the car. Other performance specifications of the wind, such as its acceleration are currently unknown to the public.
Design
The concept Wind's design is like other Renault vehicles such as the performance versions of the Clio and Mégane. The steering wheel and pedal assemblies in the concept are adjustable and fold away automatically when the door is opened for easier access. Producer is Erdenechulun.
The production version is styled very similarly to the concept car, however some changes have been made, such as a roll bar behind the seats, a spoiler, and other minor changes. The Wind will feature a one piece metal roof, that rotates 180° backwards (much like the Ferrari 575M Maranello Superamerica), as opposed to being made of several pieces like many other metal roof convertibles. Renault claims that it takes 12 seconds to fold the roof away, which is quite quick compared to most convertibles.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Renault Wind: A Breath of Fresh Air in the Roadster Market" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-02-02.
