Futuristic Renaults and design studies

CONCEPTCARS/DESIGN

Conceptcars

Concept cars or show cars are car prototypes, made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. They are study models for research into esthetical design, technological and functional innovations. All kind of ideas have been assimilated into these models. The aim is to use the final solutions in the serial production of cars. The concept car is a kind of dream car with small touches of reality. Everything is possible within a concept car, but only very little of it will come to light again in the mass-produced models. Various colours and materials are used within these design studies. Many study models are made for studying the environmental effects, so that the findings can be applied in the near future. Electric cars, hybrid-electric and fuel cell cars are examples of newly developed techniques. Throughout the years, Renault has made whole series of these cars, ranging from cross-country vehicles to limousines, from city cars to sports cars, and from multi purpose vehicles to alternative fuel vehicles. Every car has its own function: come and discover this futuristic world. Science fiction.... or foreseeable future?


Prototype 4cv	Prototype 4cv	Prototype 4cv

Prototype Primaquatre	1957 Project 600	1959 Project 900

1962 Mack X30T (Saviem)	1966 Project H

1974 BRV	1979 Epure	1981 Eve

1983 Gabbiano	Vesta	1985 Virages VE10

1988 Megane	1990 Laguna

1991 DZ	1991 Scenic	1992 Zoom

1993 Racoon	1994 Argos	1994 Ludo

1994 Modus	1994 Modus taxi	1995 VE20

1995 Next	1995 Laguna Evado	1995 Initiale

Magnum	Magnum	Magnum

Ampératices	1996 Fiftie	1997 Pangea

1998 Vel Satis	1998 Zo	1999 Koleos

2001 Operandi	2001 Trekker	2001 Talisman

2002 Ellypse	2003 Be Bop	2004 Wind

Trafic Deck'up	2004 Fluence	2004 Radiance

2004 Zoé	2005 Egeus	2006 Altica

2006 Alpine 210 RS	2006 Takhion	2006 Escape

2006 Nepta	2006 Koleos	2006 Twingo

2007 Clio Grand Tour

Design

The best design for a Renault? Mostly it will be a combination of beauty and functionality. The creation of a safe car has consequences on the design too. One of the most important points is to create of a vehicle according to the customers needs. They want a safe and economical car, a lorry with enough loading capacity or a tractor with good sight on all sides, etc. New models are developed in a rapid pace to replace the “oldies” by a “face-lifted” model or by a whole new series. In the early days a car was more a mechanical miracle and safety regulations, as well as the rules about fuel consumption and functionality were not as strict as today. The “alligator” hood for the impressive radiator, car history now, is a good example of that. But soon aerodynamics was introduced, and streamline was known already from the construction of airplanes. Splendid lines and a fast shape gave the vehicles a complete new look. Cars got more style and elegance, especially in the thirties. After WW I a chef-engineer had the knowledge of all Designing Technics, for only a few existing car models. In the seventies the number of engineers increased and new fields such as the development of new materials, the invention of electronics, attention for safety matters and environment problems came into being. Project groups arise and various specialisms melt into one model. The drawing table is swept away by the computer, everything can be simulated and calculated. It is possible to draw in three-dimensional, and as a result beautiful designs tumble out of the printers. From all these new designs a lot of new information is built up, and a lot of possible new materials appear. Specialists will have to co-operate. Specialists that use the most advanced computer appliances. The results are to be seen on the road, down to the last details.


	Caravelle	Fuego

R9	R9	R9

R14		Zo

		X90

Clio cabrio	Twingo	Twingo Air

Twingo	Laguna	Laguna

Laguna	Megane Hatchback	Megane Coupe

Premium	Premium	Premium

Civis	Vel Satis	Trafic

Trafic	Trafic	Trafic

Trafic	Mascott	Mascott

Mascott	Mascott	Magnum

Magnum	Magnum	Magnum

Magnum	Be Bop SUV	Argos

Avantime	Fiftie	Initiale

Laguna	Modus & Ludo	Pangea

Racoon	Scenic	Sport Spider

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