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]
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]
Related cars
Renault Sport R.S. 01
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]
In media
The DeZir appears as a playable vehicle in video games including Asphalt, Driveclub and Real Racing 3.
References
- ^ "DEZIR Concept Car - Stimulate Your Senses - Renault UK". www.renault.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Kurczewski, Nick (2010-11-21). "North American Exclusive: Renault DeZir Concept - First Drive". Road and Track.
- ^ "Renault Previews DeZir Electric Concept Car". Green Car Congress. 5 July 2010.
- ^ Meiners, Jens (2010-07-08). "Renault DeZir Concept". Car and Driver.
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- ^ "Xforce". Retrieved 24 August 2023.
