Renault DeZir

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Renault DeZir
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Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Production2010 (Concept car)
Designer Laurens van den Acker
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Mid-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Doors
Related Renault Sport R.S. 01
Powertrain
Engine 148 hp electric motor
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Curb weight 1,830 lb (830 kg)
Chronology
Successor Renault Trezor

The Renault DeZir is a zero-emissions electric concept car that was first officially presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The car is a 2-seat coupe with butterfly doors and the interior is finished in red leather. The concept butterfly doors open like a conventional butterfly door on the driver's side and a suicide door on the passenger's side. [1]

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Performance

The DeZir is powered by a mid-mounted electric motor producing 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS) and 226 N⋅m (167 lb⋅ft) of torque, with power sent to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. [2] Renault claims the DeZir can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). [3] Renault claims a range of 99 mi (159 km). [4]

Renault Sport R.S. 01

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Renault Sport R.S. 01 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show

The Renault Sport R.S. 01 is a race car manufactured by Renault and is based on the DeZir. The car originally raced in Renault's own one-make series, the Renault Sport Trophy, and later raced in the Group GT3 classification.

Unlike the DeZir, the R.S. 01 has a petrol engine. It uses the 3.8-liter VR38DETT V6 by Nissan but has been slightly tuned by Nismo for track regulations, which can deliver up to 500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS) of power. [5] [6]

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Renault DeZir rear with butterfly doors open at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

In media

The DeZir appears as a playable vehicle in video games including Asphalt, Driveclub and Real Racing 3 .

References

  1. ↑ "DEZIR Concept Car - Stimulate Your Senses - Renault UK". www.renault.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  2. ↑ Kurczewski, Nick (2010-11-21). "North American Exclusive: Renault DeZir Concept - First Drive". Road and Track.
  3. ↑ "Renault Previews DeZir Electric Concept Car". Green Car Congress. 5 July 2010.
  4. ↑ Meiners, Jens (2010-07-08). "Renault DeZir Concept". Car and Driver.
  5. ↑ "carcover.com" . Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Xforce" . Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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