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HI-RES GALLERY: Renault Wind Coupe-Roadster

French automaker Renault will be using next month’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show to unveil a brand new hard-top convertible based on its Twingo hatchback. Dubbed the Renault Wind, the new cruiser is described as a “coupe-roadster” and is definitely off-limits for the U.S. market.

The Renault Wind measures 12.5 feet in length and features an innovative way of opening up--an electric roof that pivots open in just 12 seconds and affords the Wind its sleek profile.

Despite its compact dimensions, the Renault Wind is also the only car in its class to provide just as much luggage space whatever the position of the roof.

Under the hood lies a turbocharged four-cylinder engine displacing just 1.2-liters and producing up to 100 horsepower. This is enough to accelerate the drop-top from 0-60 mph in a leisurely 11 seconds, which is on par with rivals like the Peugeot 207 CC and Nissan Micra C+C.

The Renault Wind will be unveiled for the first time on March 2 in Geneva.

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Comments (8)

  1. By bepsf Posted: 2/2/2010 8:42am PST

    "The Renault Wind measures 27 feet in length"
    Um - So it's as long as a late 1970's Lincoln Continental Limousine?
    Kinda big for a 1.2 liter 2 seater, Huh?
     
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  2. By tache Posted: 2/2/2010 8:51am PST

    it looks so cool
    i just wonder if there is enough headroom for a 6'6" ...
     
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 2/2/2010 3:12pm PST

    This would make a great Nissan in the States, but that is just my opinion.
     
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  4. fb_100000275684479 avatar Michael Escobar Posted: 2/2/2010 7:06pm PST

    Wait, it's based on the Twingo? I never knew the 1996 Honda CR-X Del Sol was based on the twingo! How does this affect Renault's relationship with Honda's competitor, Nissan?
     
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  5. By  cheap r4 card Posted: 2/2/2010 7:19pm PST

    It is great to know the review on this mater.Anyone remember the first Wind, announced if my memory doesn’t fail me, around 2004? That car looked quite good.
    Now this one, doesn’t look bad for such a seemingly small car.
     
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  6. By tache Posted: 2/2/2010 10:13pm PST

    @ Michael Escobar: 1996 Honda CR-X Del Sol was based on Honda Civic and had no connections with renault
    Twingo is over 1 ft shorter than miata, so it is to small for the north american market
     
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  7. By bepsf Posted: 2/3/2010 9:13am PST

    "Twingo is over 1 ft shorter than miata, so it is to small for the north american market"
    Really?
    Twingo is 141" long
    Mini is 142.8" long
    Smart is 106" long
    Remind me again why Twingo is too small for the US market?
     
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  8. By NoNameDenton Posted: 2/3/2010 12:55pm PST

    I am with bepsf on this one, I do not see how this is too small for the American market, it would sell well here as an entry level convert. here in the States.
     
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