Renault Nepta Concept Revealed

Press Release

A powerplant designed for pleasure

Nepta’s longitudinally mounted 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine is the embodiment of pleasure at the wheel. This 420hp powerplant takes just 4.9 seconds to reach 100kph from a standing start. Coupled to the seven-speed automatic gearbox with flick-shift controls mounted on the steering wheel, this direct injection petrol engine combines an outstanding drive with a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Michelin

This tyre was designed specifically to take account of the aerodynamic constraints related to the effects of speed and the loads generated by the tyre as it moves through the air. The effect is created by a tread with a large pattern that is shallow and gradually deepens from the inner to the outer shoulder. The shape of the tread is reminiscent of the air flows and the vortex effect.

The inside, which is smoother and more solid, provides the stiffness required to transmit the engine torque and provide traction, very much like a slick tyre. The tread on the outer shoulder is deeper for better grip and improved control of vehicle direction. The outer wall of this tyre was designed for a more sporty drive and increased comfort, while retaining the road-holding and the grip offered by the PAX tyre.

Valeo

Nepta’s lighting systems use high-performance LEDs (light-emitting diodes). The colour of the LEDs improves visibility and is more gentle on the eyes. The LEDs are more durable than current light sources and consume less energy, making them the ideal choice for future vehicles.

At the front, the dipped and main beam functions are housed in a single unit. They use Valeo’s T.I.R. (Total Internal Reflection) technology, which is based on the faculty of light to be propagated and reflected through matter without loss. This technology, which is also used in optical fibres, is applied in this case to the three dimensions of a block of crystal, offering improved performance, more compact parts and a unique appearance.

The main beam lamps feature a steering function that switches on a line of LEDs as the steering wheel is turned. Nepta is the first vehicle in the world fitted with rear lights that use Valeo’s 2.5D technology, which allows for a whole new approach to the design of signalling functions. Based on the combination of LEDs and light guides, this technology brings together more compact dimensions and greater freedom in shape design.

Specifications

Engine V6 3.5-liter 24 V IDE twin-turbo petrol engine

Power 309 kW / 420hp and max. torque of 560Nm at 3,000rpm

Acceleration 0 to 100kph in 4.9s

Consumption Max. CO2 emission of 222g/km, i.e. fuel consumption of 9.4l/100km in standard cycle Gearbox 7-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted flick-shift

Rear wheel drive with front, longitudinally-mounted engine Tyres: PAX 275-710 R 750 EOLUS 23’’ wheels

Valeo

• Total Internal Reflection technology for the front lighting functions Exclusive 2.5D technology using LEDs / light guides for the rear lights

• Steering function that switches on a line of LEDs as the steering wheel is turned

Michelin

• EOLUS tyres

Montupet

• Special 23’’ lightweight alloy wheels, six brushed and polished aluminium struts

• Four independent seats made of leather with printed decorations

• Anti-turbulence air deflectors between the front and rear seats

• Motor-driven adjustment of the steering wheel and pedal positions

• Analogue and digital instruments

• DVD screens in the backrests of the front seats with folding protective covers

• Motor-driven gull wing doors for access to the front and rear seats and the engine compartment

• Electronic obstacle detection and anti-pinch devices

• Carbon bodywork

• High-performance LED lighting and signalling functions

• Canvas hood with rigid cover

• Anti-roll bars that can be mounted at the rear