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Fonte: AutoportalProtótipo apontado como a reinterpretação moderna do que poderia ser o primeiro Alpine dos tempos modernos
A Renault divulgou o primeiro vídeo do DeZir, um protótipo que muitos apontam como a reinterpretação moderna do que poderia ser o primeiro Alpine dos tempos modernos. Por enquanto, a marca francesa garante apenas que o protótipo anuncia uma nova linguagem de design Renault, que promete ser “mais emocional”.
Em estreia na estrada, este «concept-car» está equipado com um motor eléctrico localizado em posição central traseira, alimentado por uma bateria de iões de lítio, tendo uma capacidade de 24 KWh. A marca francesa fala de uma autonomia para 160km.
As baterias contam com três modos de carregamento: modo padrão, através de uma tomada de casa convencional, demorando oito horas a recarregar; modo rápido, através de uma tomada de alta voltagem (400V), com capacidade para recarregar 80% em 20 minutos e, por último, o sistema “Quickdrop” da Renault, que consiste na troca de baterias.
A base do bloco é a mesma da que irá animar os primeiros veículos eléctricos da Renault, com uma evolução que permite atingir uma potência máxima de 150cv de um binário de 226Nm.
O DeZir está também dotado de recuperação da energia da travagem, com um sistema baseado na lógica do KERS (sistema de recuperação de energia cinética), usado na Fórmula 1. Durante a desaceleração, a energia cinética é recuperada e armazenada na bateria.
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Renaultsport to make roadster
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Renault is planning to turn its highly rated Renaultsport division into a stand-alone brand with its own unique models — starting with a roadster based on the stunning Dezir concept.
The French manufacturer has decided to build upon Renaultsport’s reputation for fine-handling hot hatches instead of reviving the classic Alpine badge.
Renault product manager Beatrice Foucher told Autocar, “Renaultsport is key to Renault’s strategy. It already has excellent loyalty and is perceived by some owners as a brand in its own right, and we can develop that further. “We will continue working on derivative versions of the Mégane, for example, because that’s a terrific car and excellent for us. But we also need specific models only for Renaultsport. We have started working on that; we’re thinking of small volumes, where there are good business models.”
See Autocar's exclusive rendering of the Renaultsport roadster
Foucher insisted that no decision has been taken — but admitted that Renaultsport could potentially support “two or three” unique models beyond its breathed-on hatchbacks.
That line-up is likely to start with a version of the Dezir, which previewed Renault’s new front-end styling. The concept will influence the firm’s entire next generation of models (including the Clio, due at the 2012 Paris show) — but one senior insider said it is now “highly probable” that a version of the sports car will make production.
The source also indicated that the car would be a convertible, that it would be produced as a limited-run Renaultsport model, and that it “won’t be cheap”. A figure of £30k has been mooted.
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When asked if a production Dezir would still be an EV, Foucher said, “My dream is that we’ll be able to sell EV sports cars.” But Autocar understands that while the production car is likely to retain the concept’s spaceframe construction and rear-drive, mid-engined layout, elements such as the lithium ion battery pack and Kevlar panels could prove too expensive for even its elevated price point.
The most likely powerplant is a version of the Renaultsport Clio’s venerable 2.0-litre motor, producing around 200bhp — although Renault could also offer the car with a hot diesel motor.
The production Dezir won’t be the first bespoke Renaultsport two-seater to reach customers; the firm produced the ultra-hardcore, Clio Williams-engined Spider 15 years ago.
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Like that car, the new model is likely to be assembled at Renaultsport’s production facility in Dieppe. The plant — the former home of Alpine, ironically — has capacity because while previous Renaultsport hot hatchbacks have been assembled there, the current Mégane 250 is completed on the regular line in Spain.
Bespoke Renaultsport models are likely to mean the end of dreams for an Alpine revival. Foucher said, “Alpine is a brand we’d like to have. But we’d need to be able to fulfil Alpine’s values in the model, which means having a car that fits in with the Alpine DNA. Anything else would just damage the brand.”
The move is part of a push within Renault to expand its range into ‘niche’ areas that potentially offer greater profit margins. The strategy, an indirect reaction to the success enjoyed by Citroën with its DS3, has even prompted discussions within Renault about a revived, premium R5.
John McIlroy, Richard Bremner
Fonte: Inside LineRenaultsport DeZir Could Be Performance EV
Just the Facts:
- Renault now is considering an electric-only production version of the DeZir concept, marketed as a limited-edition Renaultsport model and priced from $56,000-$70,000.
- The production car would feature a carbon-fiber tub.
- The Renaultsport DeZir likely would be built in small numbers at Renault's Dieppe facility.
PARIS — Renault is considering an electric-only production version of the DeZir concept, marketed as a limited-edition Renaultsport model and priced from $56,000-$70,000.
The midengine DeZir was unveiled last fall at the 2010 Paris Auto Show as the first significant work from Renault's new design boss Laurens van den Acker, and received widespread acclaim.
A senior Renault official last week told Inside Line that it is "highly probable" that Renault will put the DeZir into production.
New information from company insiders on Tuesday provides a more detailed picture of Renault's plans for the production version of the DeZir, whose design is a harbinger of Renault's future family look.
As part of the business case that is being constructed around the car, Renault envisions a production version of the DeZir that would feature an electric motor and battery pack, rather than a conventional internal-combustion engine.
An advanced electric-only drivetrain such as this would fit nicely with Renault's evolving image as one of Europe's greenest automotive brands with a rapidly expanding stable of electric vehicles.
But DeZir would be marketed as an exclusive limited-edition product under the Renaultsport label, indicating the company's desire to emphasize the car's performance attributes — something Renault so far has underplayed with its new electric cars.
Insiders also said the electric DeZir might employ a high-strength carbon-fiber tub, both for enhanced safety and to help keep weight down.
A case is also being constructed to assemble the DeZir in limited numbers at the Renaultsport facility in Dieppe, which is better equipped for small-series cars like this. The plant, in northern France, previously built the two-place Renault Sport Spider in the mid-1990s.
Because of its exclusive features, expensive construction and extremely low production volume, the Renaultsport DeZir is expected to be priced from $56,000-$70,000, senior executives told Inside Line.
The Renaultsport sub-brand currently offers high-performance versions of the Twingo, Clio and Megane hatchbacks.
Inside Line says: Although the business case is still marginal, Renault boss Carlos Ghosn, who likes everything to turn a proper profit, may let this one through because it's electric. — Richard Bremner, Correspondent
Segundo percebi do artigo, a Renault está a considerar fazer uma série limitada do DeZir, sendo o carro eléctrico e a sua estrutura em carbono, de modo a fazer um carro seguro sem, no entanto, ser um carro pesado. A sua produção seria levada a cabo em Dieppe.
O seu preço deverá situar-se entre os €40000 e €50000.
Fonte: Inside Line