Renault Clio RS Gordini artist interpretation

Renault Clio RS Gordini artist interpretation

By Thami Masemola
July 1, 2009 5:47 PM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, European, Renault

Here is a new artist impression of what a Renault Clio RS by Gordini could look like. The sketches are based on the current Clio RS but an extensive rework has been done by the French designer Thomas Clavet.

The exterior features a new front fascia and enlarged air intake pockets located just beneath the headlights. Perched on the roof is an interesting looking triangular carbon fiber air scoop. Even the rear wheel arches get their own air vents as well. The rear spoiler and air diffuser accentuate the triangular centrally-located exhaust pipes. Harking back to Gordinis of the past are two round secondary headlights at the centre of the grille with the signature Gordini double white stripes running down the left side.

The interior is the epitome of a minimalistic approach to design. Only the polycarbonate glazed glass, window net and the roll bar are the standard features. All this and its obvious lightness make the Gordini Clio RS a potentially damaging racing instrument.

Renault confirmed that it will return the Gordini name to market in 2010, beginning with the Twingo Gordini. The Gordini range will be positioned below the RenaultSport range and give customers an extensively wide personalisation programme. The cars will also come in the typical Gordini blue paint colour and two white stripes.

 

Source: clavetthomas.blogspot.com via leblogauto.com

Comments

Bristol411S3
July 1, 2009 5:59 PM
Why would it need a rear air scoop? Or rear arch vents? It makes no sense.

Hardboy997
July 1, 2009 10:13 PM
Maybe because this RS could be a mid engine like 2003 Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport? :))

N20_Purge
July 1, 2009 6:12 PM
Nice, I like it. I do agree the air scoop and vents are just uneeded and make it look rice-like, but the mean and aggresive styling just dominates the appearance of the car!

gorgonzola
July 1, 2009 7:59 PM
looks death actually DO IT RENAULT!

chris25
July 1, 2009 9:19 PM
That's aggressive design over there & really looks good but the rear arch vents, could be an airflow or brake ducts, of course that rear scoop looks dumb.

AMGBrabusMercTuners
July 1, 2009 9:29 PM
i wish renault would make a new clio V6, maybe thats why the rendering has rear vents cause the old clio V6 had the engine in the middle and maybe this artist wanted to show that the eninge of the rs should be in the middle(just me saying my thing)

9TNine
July 1, 2009 10:30 PM
Nice... brings back memories, the old R5 Gordini...

J2daG1990
July 2, 2009 12:02 AM
Similar design traits to the Corsa VXR, would still take a VXR over any of the other small hatches, easily looks the best out of all of em and Regal Autosport would sort out the speed for me ;D

Prince_Ash
July 2, 2009 6:12 AM
looks nice but a bit too clutterd with cosmetic things.

sideskraper
July 3, 2009 2:16 PM
why are "artists interpretation" published? they hold about as much water as me describing the next space shuttle with rhythmic gymnastics.


Edited by user on July 3, 2009 at 2:18 PM
187
July 6, 2009 2:49 PM
i don't agree whith the name gordini

alessandro
July 8, 2009 8:33 PM
Monsieur Amedee Cordini already passed away and it is very hard to him change the name in that condition, sir.

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