Renault Wind
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Renault Wind |
| image | Renault Wind Dynamique TCe 100 front 20100918.jpg |
| manufacturer | Renault |
| production | 2010–2013 |
| assembly | Slovenia: Novo Mesto (Renault Slovenia) |
| class | Roadster (S) |
| body_style | 2-door convertible |
| layout | FF layout |
| platform | Clio II |
| engine | 1.2 L D4FT turbo I4 (petrol) |
| 1.6 L K4M-RS I4 (petrol) | |
| transmission | 5-speed manual |
| wheelbase | 2368 mm |
| length | 3822 mm |
| width | 1698 mm |
| height | 1415 mm |
| weight | 1206 - |
| related | Renault Twingo |
| designer | Yas Suzuki (exterior) |
| Johann Ory (interior) | |
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| name = Renault Wind | image = Renault Wind Dynamique TCe 100 front 20100918.jpg | manufacturer = Renault | production = 2010–2013 | assembly = Slovenia: Novo Mesto (Renault Slovenia) | class = Roadster (S) | body_style = 2-door convertible | layout = FF layout | platform = Clio II | engine = 1.2 L D4FT turbo I4 (petrol) 1.6 L K4M-RS I4 (petrol) | transmission = 5-speed manual | wheelbase = 2368 mm | length = 3822 mm | width = 1698 mm | height = 1415 mm | weight = 1206 - | related = Renault Twingo | designer = Yas Suzuki (exterior) Johann Ory (interior) ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Renault_Wind_Dynamique_TCe_100_rear_20100918.jpg" caption="Rear view"] ::
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The Renault Wind is a convertible car manufactured and marketed by the French automobile company Renault from 2010 to 2013. It is a two-seater roadster with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
It was originally presented as a concept car at the 2004 Paris Motor Show as a 2+1 roadster. On February 2, 2010, Renault announced that the Wind would enter production, presenting the production model at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The production version accommodates two passengers, as opposed to the 2+1 seating of the concept car. In February 2012, Renault retired the Wind along with the Espace, Kangoo Multix, Modus, and Laguna lines in the United Kingdom. For Mainland Europe, the Wind remained available through June 2013.
Engine
The Wind is equipped with an straight-4 petrol engine: either the 1.2 litre TCE turbocharged engine producing 100 bhp, or a 1.6 litre naturally aspirated engine producing 133 bhp shared with the Twingo Renault Sport.
Design
The concept Wind's design evoked the performance versions of the Clio and Mégane, while the production model is heavily based on the Twingo, evident in its overall size and stance, as well as its windscreen wiper mechanism, and also its semi-circular door handles exactly the same as those on the Twingo. The steering wheel and pedal assemblies in the concept are adjustable and fold away automatically when the door is opened for easier access.
Having purchased rights to the technology behind Ferrari's Superamerica roof, Renault adapted the system to the Wind, adding a boot canopy. Like the Superamerica, and unlike the multi-panel systems of other retractable roof convertibles, the Wind uses a single-piece metal roof that rotates 180° rearward for storage, with Renault reporting a twelve second closure time.
Trim levels
There were three trim levels: Dynamique, Dynamique S, and the limited edition "Collection". The Dynamique trim line was the most basic, with 16" alloy wheels and air conditioning as standard features.
The Dynamique S trim was above this, with 17" alloy wheels and climate control. The Limited Edition "Collection" trim had the biggest range of features, including a gloss black retractable roof and red and chrome dashboard inserts. In the United Kingdom, trim levels included: Dynamique, Dynamique S, GT Line, and the top of the range Collection.
Wind Concept
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The Wind concept car was unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show as a 2+1 roadster, and was powered by an inline 4 engine which produced 136 bhp (101 kW) and 141 lb·ft (191 N·m) of torque.
References
References
- (15 February 2010). "Geneva motor show 2010: Renault Wind". Autocar.
- "Renault Wind: A Breath of Fresh Air in the Roadster Market".
- (19 December 2011). "Renault to cut five UK models". telegraph.co.uk.
- "Aus und vorbei". auto-news.de.
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