At the beginning of 2011. Renault will launch its first electric Fluence ZE and Kangoo Van ZE, and at the end of last week showed France’s official information for serial versions. The concepts of both cars debuted at the exhibition in Frankfurt in 2009. As even then announced that they have autonomy of 160 km. The gym and saw prototypes of the two electric, but they will be brought into production at a later stage. Renault Fluence Z.E. is equipped with an electric motor supplying power 95 h.p. and a maximum torque of 226 Nm. From the French company said that the car can move with maximum speed of 130 km/h. Kit Li-ion batteries charge at home for 6-8 hours contact and fast-rechargable stations in 30 minutes or can be replaced at specific points through the automatic system QuickDrop. Fluence Z.E. kept the volume of cargo to space and space for passengers, although behind the second row seats are batteries. This is achieved by extending the vehicle with 130 mm to 4750 mm. Kangoo Van Z.E. rely on smaller electric motor which is 60 h.p. power, but its maximum torque of 226 Nm is also. and autonomy of the automobile is again 160 km.
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Renault spread of official information about special Laguna Coupe Monaco GP, which will be available at European dealers of the company since May, and the price starts at 38,000 euros. Laguna Coupe Monaco GP features a unique color combination of white body and black roof completely, covers the side mirrors and 18-inch wheels. The interior of the car with the steering wheel and black leather trim, embroidered gray thread, and the seat backs is embroidered words “Monaco GP”, and present at several places on the exterior. In the standard equipment of the Laguna Coupe Monaco GP is on new technology for steering-wheel 4Control, which greatly improves stability and maneuverability of the car. Engines that will be offered a special version of the Laguna Coupe has three diesel with a capacity of 150 h.p. to 235 h.p. and a 3.5-liter gasoline generating 240 h.p. power and 330 Nm torque. The car is really beautiful and the design is quite aggressive, showing power and sport features.
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Furthermore cabriolet version of the Renault Twingo, which is called Wind, the French company will present in Geneva still an open model. This is the new Megane CC, whose sales are scheduled to start early spring. The main feature of the Renault Megane CC is fully glass roof, which is composed of two parts and is electro-hydraulic control, and the time required for its folding or unfolding is 21 seconds. The front of the car is exactly the same as other versions of the Megane, the only difference is in the window frame, which regardless of color coding is chrome. Megane CC boasts unique wheels and a trunk volume of 417l, which, however, reduced to 211l when folded roof. Engines, which will be offered Renault Megane CC are seven, with capacities from 110 to 160 h.p. Aggregates are combined with six-speed manual transmission, with only a two-liters of petrol CVT, and the diesel 1.5 dCi (108 h.p.) – with a new gearbox with two clutch, drop in fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions by 17%.
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The 308 CC is the first model of Peugeot, which used the new turbo engine 1.6 HDi FAP, meeting the European standards for emissions released Euro 5. The new power unit is 112 h.p. at 3 600 rev/min. which is just 2k.s. more than the current 1.6-liter diesel engine. By contrast, however, its maximum torque increased by 12.5 percent, from 240 to 270 Nm, again available in 1 750 rev/min. From Peugeot reported that compared with its predecessor, more than 50% of the parts of the new 1.6 Hdi engines are fully processed, resulting in reduced noise, fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions. As present, the modification will be offered standard with a diesel particulate filter, whose lifetime is 180 000 km. With the new engine and six-speed manual transmission car accelerates from 0-100 km/h 12.2 sec and develop a modest maximum 191 kilometers per hour, but at the expense of the average of its fuel consumption is 5.3l/100km.
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The British representation Renault disseminate photos and information about the particular implementation of the new model Clio, which is called the hot Clio S from the early 90’s of last century. The new Clio S however, differs from the standard model only visually, and is available with petrol engines 1.2 (75 h.p.) and 1.2 Turbo (100 h.p.) and diesel 1.5 (86 h.p.). The car is available in four exterior colors (Glacier White, Pearl Black, Capsicum Red, and Extreme Blue), while the wheels in any case are white, size 16 inches. Additional cosmetic improvements include a new front bumper, with white middle-part spoiler at the rear end of the roof, white shutters on the side mirrors, white racing stripes on both sides of the cabin and the roof, and tinted rear windows. The sports theme continues in the interior of the Renault Clio S, which is upholstered with a special cloth seats, attended by the letter “S” and racing stripes, leather steering wheel and white decorations on the center console and dashboard.
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Renaultsport present their new rally car R1 and R2, which are based on Twingo model and are equipped with racing packs. The first car is economical and suitable for beginner pilots, while the second is aimed at professional athletes. In addition they can be used in rally racing, both cars are licensed for use on standard roads as the price of the package for R2 is 27 990 euros and that the R1 has not yet been reported. Twingo Renaultsport R2 is equipped with 1.6-liter engine modification of RS, but its power was increased from 133 to 160 h.p. a maximum torque of 160Nm already reached. The unit is combined with five-speed manual gearbox whose ratios are changed by a lever on the steering wheel. The car has also received an adjustable sport suspension, differential with increased friction, powerful brakes with 280 millimeters. discs front and 240 millimeters. rear roll bar and secure the interior. The package includes racing seats, Sabelt, with 6-point seatbelts, and two sets of alloy wheels – 15-inch macadam and a 16-inch asphalt.
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From Renault recently revealed its intention to redouble legendary name Gordini, thereby indicating the hot brand of cars, and behold, yesterday the French showed its first model with this name. Although famous sporting heritage in the name Gordini, the engine of the Twingo was Wear it exactly the same as that of the Renault Twingo RS. The unit is 1.6-liter, a power 133 h.p. and a maximum torque of 160 Nm at 4 400 rev/min. With its acceleration from 0-100 km/h going for 8.7 sec and the maximum speed reached 201 kilometers per hour. Twingo Gordini RS is distinguished from the Twingo RS by their higher by about 2 000 Euro price resulting from a rich standard equipment includes sports seats, leather steering wheel, air conditioning and cruise control. The car will be available only in black and blue for the passenger compartment, with typical Gordini double white stripes passing through its entire length, and the wheels are 17-inches. For the more discerning clients have provided other options, including more sport suspension, inferred from the modification Twingo RS Cup, sliding glass sunroof, multifunction system TunePoint and others. The official presentation of the Twingo Gordini RS will be held on January 10 in the showroom of the company of Shan-h-Elysees in Paris.
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Ten of the 15-member jury classified the French car in the first place in the developing countries. The new Renault Symbol won AUTOBEST 2009 with a total of 879 points in the competition, organized by a jury of automotive journalists from Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Croatia, Macedonia, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. Symbol, known to some of the markets such as Thalia, had among worthy competitors of the rank of Chevrolet Aveo, Dacia Sandero, Ford Fiesta and Mitsubishi Lancer, the final qualifying rounds of the competition. Symbol attract sympathy with his big rack, cheap maintenance, comfort and road behavior. Ten of the 15-member jury were classified car first. Moreover, the car is very economical and in September during a special test in Turkey has made impressive result of rank 3,1 l/100 km at an average speed of 63.6 kilometers per hour Within the same test proved Symbol and extremely eco-friendly cars.
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From Renault announced plans to develop a serial version of one of four electrical concepts that were presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, as sales of the car is scheduled to start in 2012. We remind you that Zoe ZE Concept a small city car, whose dimensions are 4.1 meters length, 1.8 meters wight and 1.5m. height, wheelbase and is 2.6 meters. The model is ideal for urban travel and yet is completely green. The car has an electric motor, whose power reaches 95 h.p. and maximal torque – 226 Nm. And with complete lithium-ion batteries. This combination allows covering the 160 kilometers without recharging and develop a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour. Renault also revealed that in the serial version of Zoe ZE will have the option to change the batteries when they are exhausted, the procedure would be extremely simple and takes only 3 minutes.
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Renault Twingo small car is used mainly for urban travel, but not prevented the French company Lazareth make a very special version of it. To develop their car, from Renault used the first generation Renault Twingo, as it is equipped with 3.5-liter V8 engine borrowed from the Range Rover. The unit has a power 180 h.p. and combined with five-speed manual transmission, transmitting drive to the rear wheels. The engine is mounted at the rear seat and trunk, and for this purpose was necessary to make the car many changes, including an additional roll bar behind the unit, extended front and rear tracks, and extended wheel arches. The car is called the Renault Twingo Trophy and has also received 18-inch wheels Toora, covered with tires Yokohama, racing seats MOMO, sport steering wheel and a new digital odometer.
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