Renault Wind (Twingo Convertible)

[Tom]

Story

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/r...6948/pictures/renault-confirms-twingo-cc.aspx

Obviously the production version will be a bit bigger, that one is a one off for me.

 

[S23]

Re: Twingo Convertible

If it looks like that that would actually be quite cool . Hopefully would be MK2 MX5 sort of size, would look awesome

 

[Marky_]

Re: Twingo Convertible

Recession must have his HARD if they're doing 1:43 models at motor shows.

 

[Munson]

Re: Twingo Convertible

I bet that's better to drive than a Tigra.

 

[Tom]

RENAULT TO UNVEIL WIND AT GENEVA

In a World Première at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, Renault will unveil its brand-new coupé-roadster – Wind.

Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. With its novel electric roof that pivots open in just 12 seconds, Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy open top motoring.

Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive and compact, but also convertible and practical enough for everyday use.

Although Wind’s compact dimensions make it a nimble machine in and about town, it is the only car of its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof.

True to Renault's brand signature ‘Drive the Change’, Wind makes passion affordable for everyone.

Wind will be unveiled at a Press conference on the Renault stand at the Geneva Motor Show at 4:15pm on 2 March.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Certainly pull in the female market anyway.

 

[Sargara]

Not bad looking at all. They have done a good job!

 

[Tom]

Inspiration?

 

[Munson]

OMG it's exactly the same as an Astra VXR.

 

[Englebert]

Back is awful, but the front looks pretty cool, as are the wheels. Fair dos i guess, the Tigra is a success despite being a horrid, horrid car.

 

[alex-avfc]

Will be desirable amongst hairdressers all around the UK.

 

[swordjo]

Lets just hope if they make a sport version they don't call it RS Wind.

 

[Steviant]

Looks funky.

Only problem is the name. If you have to tell anyone what car you drive, and you say you've "got wind"


Maybe it comes with a special magic tree?

 

[Lee]

They had the concept at the World Series last year:

 

[Steviant]

Lets just hope if they make a sport version they don't call it RS Wind.

www.windsport.net?

 

[Tom]

is it free? i'll get those bought.

 

[Steviant]

is it free? i'll get those bought.

No, but you can buy www.twingosport.com if you like?

10k to you

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Inspiration?

Nah more california than that

 

[richard1]

They had the concept at the World Series last year:

That's pretty in an an early lotus Elan kind of way

 

[D2501]

FLOL when I saw the first pic a Zoolander quote came to mind:

"What is this, a car for ants? It needs to be at least....5 times bigger than this!"

 

[Lee]

The concept looked cool and sharp, the end result makes me think Micra CC or that vile Mitsubishi thing.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

 

[BIFCAIDS]

 

[Gally]

Why are people posting pictures of ferraris?

The only thing they have in common is 4 wheels and an engine.

If only it had looked like the concept.

 

[Tom]

i meant the roof operation ONLY.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

lolz i think the front looks very similar but obviously its no ferrari

 

[theduck]

Personally think it looks better than the concept. Here's hoping. They do a decent rwd version.

 

[Mark One]

kay.

 

[richard1]

Stretched, mid engine, 200 horses, 1200kg = Gordini roadster.

now that would be nice

 

[Lee]

Stretched, mid engine, 200 horses, 1200kg = Gordini roadster.

now that would be nice

At one point they planned something like that under the Alpine name. They even did focus groups with S2000, 350z etc. owners.

 

[Tom]

Not heard anything about Alpine recently, i'm guessing thats been binned.

 

[Lee]

Not heard anything about Alpine recently, i'm guessing thats been binned.

That's what I was lead to believe.

 

[jamesybear]

looks pretty good atually, quite like that!

 

[BIFCAIDS]

some might think it looks better like this....

 

[dajones]

a short vid showing the roof operation
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[theduck]

Turinis suit it well in that pic.

 

[Dazza1]

OMG it's exactly the same as an Astra VXR.

Probley is made by veuxhall lol

 

[Vicky.]

What is with renaults new obsession with terrible wheels, i think those look awful. Prefer the concept tbh.

 

[theduck]

Only just seen the roof video. Is very cool.

 

[blondie.x]

i saw these today. i really like it!