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Renault Wind

Manufacturer	Renault
Production	2010–present
Assembly	Novo Mesto, Slovenia
Class	Roadster
Body style	2-door convertible
Engine	1.2 L I4 TCE 1.6 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,368 mm (93.2 in)
Length	3,822 mm (150.5 in)
Width	1,698 mm (66.9 in)
Height	1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,206–1,248 kg (2,660–2,750 lb)
Related	Renault Twingo

Rear of production Wind

Wind GORDINI

The Renault Wind is a roadster by the French automobile manufacturer, Renault. The Wind was originally a concept car unveiled on September 2004 at the Paris Motor Show as a 2+1 roadster.

On February 2, 2010, Renault announced that the Wind would enter production. It was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2, 2010. The production version is a 2 seater, as opposed to the 2+1 seating of the concept car ^[1].

In December 2011, Renault announced that the Renault Laguna, Renault Espace, Renault Kangoo, Renault Modus and Wind lines would be axed in the United Kingdom as part of a cost-cutting plan to help the company earn a profit.

This change took effect in February 2012. The Laguna, Espace, Kangoo, Modus and Wind lines are still available in Europe.

Engine

The concept uses an inline-4 engine that gives 136 horsepower (101 kW) and 141 ft-lb (191 N·m) of torque.^{[citation needed]} The Wind is equipped with a 1.2 I4 TCE engine and a 1.6 I4.

Design

The concept Wind's design is like other Renault vehicles such as the performance versions of the Clio and Mégane. The production Wind, however, is heavily based on the Twingo, evident in its overall size and stance, and also it's semi-circular door handles exactly the same as those on it's Twingo counterpart. The steering wheel and pedal assemblies in the concept are adjustable and fold away automatically when the door is opened for easier access. Producer is Erdenechulun.

The production version is styled very similarly to the concept car, however some changes have been made, such as a roll bar behind the seats, a spoiler, and other minor changes. The Wind features a one piece metal roof, that rotates 180° backwards (much like the Ferrari 575M Superamerica), as opposed to being made of several pieces like many other metal roof convertibles. Renault claims that it takes 12 seconds to fold the roof away, which is quite quick compared to most convertibles.^{[citation needed]}

Trim lines

There are three model trim lines: Dynamique, Dynamique S, and Limited Edition "Collection". The Dynamique trim line is base, and has standard features like 16" alloy wheels and air conditioning. The Dynamique S trim line is in the middle, and has standard features like 17" alloy wheels and climate control. And the Limited Edition "Collection" trim line is the highest, and has standard features like a gloss black retractable roof and red and chrome dashboard inserts.

In the UK, trim levels as of 2011 are Dynamique, Dynamique S, GT Line, and top-range Collection.

See also

• Renault Clio
• Renault Twingo

References

External links

• Renault Wind website
• Renault Wind Concept - RSportsCars.com

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