Engineering:Renault Wind

Renault Wind
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	2010–2013
Assembly	Slovenia: Novo Mesto (Renault Slovenia)
Designer	Yas Suzuki (exterior) Johann Ory (interior)
Body and chassis
Class	Roadster (S)
Body style	2-door convertible
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Clio II
Related	Renault Twingo
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L D4FT turbo I4 (petrol) 1.6 L K4M-RS I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
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)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,206–1,248 kg (2,659–2,751 lb)

Rear view

Renault Wind Gordini

The Renault Wind is a convertible car manufactured and marketed by the French automobile company Renault from 2010 to 2013. It is a two-seater roadster with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.

It was originally presented as a concept car at the 2004 Paris Motor Show as a 2+1 roadster. On February 2, 2010, Renault announced that the Wind would enter production, presenting the production model at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The production version accommodates two passengers, as opposed to the 2+1 seating of the concept car. In February 2012, Renault retired the Wind along with the Espace, Kangoo Multix, Modus, and Laguna lines in the United Kingdom. For Mainland Europe, the Wind remained available through June 2013.

Engine

The Wind is equipped with an straight-4 petrol engine: either the 1.2 litre TCE turbocharged engine producing 100 bhp (100 PS; 75 kW), or a 1.6 litre naturally aspirated engine producing 133 bhp (135 PS; 99 kW) shared with the Twingo Renault Sport.

Design

The concept Wind's design evoked the performance versions of the Clio and Mégane, while the production model is heavily based on the Twingo, evident in its overall size and stance, as well as its windscreen wiper mechanism, and also its semi-circular door handles exactly the same as those on the Twingo. The steering wheel and pedal assemblies in the concept are adjustable and fold away automatically when the door is opened for easier access.

Having purchased rights to the technology behind Ferrari's Superamerica) roof, Renault adapted the system to the Wind, adding a boot canopy. Like the Superamerica, and unlike the multi-panel systems of other retractable roof convertibles, the Wind uses a single-piece metal roof that rotates 180° rearward for storage, with Renault reporting a twelve second closure time.

Trim levels

There were three trim levels: Dynamique, Dynamique S, and the limited edition "Collection". The Dynamique trim line was the most basic, with 16" alloy wheels and air conditioning as standard features.

The Dynamique S trim was above this, with 17" alloy wheels and climate control. The Limited Edition "Collection" trim had the biggest range of features, including a gloss black retractable roof and red and chrome dashboard inserts. In the United Kingdom, trim levels included: Dynamique, Dynamique S, GT Line, and the top of the range Collection.

Wind Concept

Renault Wind Concept

See also

• Renault Clio
• Renault Twingo