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Français My account & newsletters CarsEnvironmentInnovationPassion & SportGalleryGroupFinanceCareers CARS Print Share RSS Home > Cars > Renault > Twingo Gordini R.S sports car, photos RenaultDaciaRenault Samsung Motors2010 Paris Motor Show BlogVirtual Tour Paris 2010 RENAULT TWINGO GORDINI R.S. Click on the following link in order to update your Flash player Renault Twingo Gordini R.S. Chic and sporty PHOTOS UNITED KINGDOM > renault.co.uk The return of the Gordini name is to be marked by the introduction of a new chic and sporty version of Renault Sport's pocket rocket which takes a current-day stance on the cues long associated with the Gordini world. Looks redolent of the world of sport Gordini, back to the Future Twingo Gordini R.S. features a gleaming Malte Blue lacquered metallic finish, plus two white racing stripes, in keeping with tradition. The front and rear bumpers are enhanced by gloss black details, while the foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and lip spoiler are all picked out in a contrasting white finish. 'Gordini Series' badging either side refers back to the heyday of the Gordini Cup when the qualifying heats of the different meetings were known as séries. This exclusive exterior styling package is rounded off by a choice of either blue or black diamond-effect 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels. A Renault Sport model first and foremost To ensure that it befits Gordini's glorious motor sport heritage, the latest addition to the Twingo range is based on the same performance/equipment package as the Renault Sport version:   'Sport' chassis with 17-inch wheels for outstanding road-holding performance that is equally suited to everyday motoring, a feisty, responsive 1.6-litre 133hp petrol powerplant with a distinctive, specially-tuned engine pitch under acceleration, precise, incisive steering for even greater fun at the wheel, powerful, durable braking performance. Gordini Official Page on Facebook Site map Contact FAQ RSS Legal information Credits © Renault 2010 || Français My account & newsletters CarsEnvironmentInnovationPassion & SportGalleryGroupFinanceCareers PASSION & SPORT Print Share RSS Home > Passion & Sport > Renault revives Gordini Motor Sport2010 F1 season: results2011 F1 involvementRenault SportWorld Series by RenaultRenault SagaHistoric VehiclesArt collectionA word from Ann HindryThe artistsRenault and filmA festival of partnerships!Deauville American Film FestivalRenault TVL'Atelier Renault RENAULT REVIVES GORDINI The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back! Renault revives Gordini Gordini: Renault’s sporting heritage Amédée Gordini, who developed almost 200,000 Renault vehicles over a 20-year period, achieved some of the brand’s greatest sporting achievements. Born in 1899, just about one year after the launch of the very first Renault vehicle, Amédée Gordini demonstrated his mechanical skills from a very young age. After working as a mechanic on single-seaters, his R8 Gordinis finished 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th in the 1964 Tour of Corsica rally. In 1966, the 1300 version heralded the birth of the Gordini Cup. The R8 Gordini delighted lovers of fun driving for a whole decade. Gordini: the fashionable and sporty label of the Renault Sport range With its elegant finish and strong design codes, the Gordini label builds on the renowned expertise of Renault Sport, and offers a fresh interpretation of its values.   Renault naturally opted to build on the reputation of Renault Sport Technologies (RST) in order to transform the Gordini legend into a reality. Renault’s sports branch has prolonged the Gordini heritage through its renowned expertise in motor sport and the development of its sports models. Passion & SportGordini, the legacy of a "sorcerer"Passion & SportRenault SportCars Site map Contact FAQ RSS Legal information Credits © Renault 2010 || Français My account & newsletters CarsEnvironmentInnovationPassion & SportGalleryGroupFinanceCareers PASSION & SPORT Print Share RSS Home > Passion & Sport > Historic Vehicles > Renault 12 Gordini Motor Sport2010 F1 season: results2011 F1 involvementRenault SportWorld Series by RenaultRenault SagaHistoric VehiclesArt collectionA word from Ann HindryThe artistsRenault and filmA festival of partnerships!Deauville American Film FestivalRenault TVL'Atelier Renault RENAULT 12 GORDINI The impossible successor < Previous Next > Back to table of content It was no easy task replacing a legendary car that was loved as much as the R8 Gordini, but the 12 Gordini, a car with real dynamic qualities, tried its best. A promising start When the R8 Gordini reached the end of its career, Renault naturally turned to the new Renault 12, presented at the 1969 Paris Motor Show. When the Renault 12 left the assembly lines in 1970, it was available in two versions: an estate and a Gordini station wagon. The new Gordini completely changed the approach of the original, switching from a “rear-mounted” layout to a front-wheel drive. With its powerful engine (four 1,565 cc cylinders developing 125 hp at 6,250 rpm) and exceptional mechanics (two double-barrel carburetors and combined braking (discs and brakes) with a vacuum servo unit), the Renault 12 looked impressive on paper. In June, the Renault 12 was the most talked-about car in the motoring press. Journalists discussed the heir of the Renault 8 Gordini, a car sporting the same legendary French blue bodywork. The performance figures were eloquent: a top speed of 180 kph and 32.8 s to cover one kilometer from a standing start. The new Gordini appeared to be set for a bright future. Generational conflict However, the car was held up on the production line. The continuous delays in the launch of this new sports model had motoring enthusiasts and Renault connoisseurs champing at the bit. And rumors were flying as to the possible reason. The truth was that Renault was finding it difficult to adapt the power of the Gordini 12 to the front axle, which was not really made for the job. The wheels tended to spin on acceleration, stopping the car in its momentum. Hardly ideal on a vehicle that was made to race! After intensive efforts by the workshop, the Renault 12 was at last ready.   On July 18 and 19, 1970 at the Castellet racing track, a gleaming Renault 12 Gordini squared up to its predecessor.  But what was supposed to be a historic event turned out to be a damp squib. Watched by some 10,000 spectators, most of whom were fans of the Renault 8, neither of the two models was able to gain the edge. A more serious problem was that the new Gordini had completely changed the approach of the original, switching from a “rear-mounted” layout to a front-wheel drive. The impossible successor In 1971, the Renault Elf National Cup replaces the Gordini Cup. The Renault 12s lined up at the start, like the R8s before them. The cars were virtually the same as the production models but fitted with roll hoops. The drivers had to relearn the art of controlled skidding with a front-wheel drive... and it quickly became clear that the new model would have a hard time eclipsing its playful predecessor. The front axle was not really matched to the level of power. And the car was  heavier and bulkier and thus less efficient. These difficulties, along with the high fuel consumption were reflected in the sales figures. After making a respectable start (2,225 units sold in 1971),  sales of the Gordini 12 started to fall and continued falling. Production stopped in 1974 with 5,188 units produced. 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Who's Online We have 2 guests online © 2010 R5Gordini.co.uk Powered by WebRing. || Renault 8 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Renault 8 / 10 Manufacturer Renault Also called Renault 10 Dacia 1100 Bulgarrenault 8/10 Production 1962–1971, 1976 Spain and Mexico versions Assembly Billancourt, France Mariara, Venezuela Plovdiv, Bulgaria Valladolid, Spain Mioveni, Romania Ciudad Sahagun, Mexico Heidelberg, Australia Casablanca, Morocco[1] St. Bruno, Quebec, Canada Predecessor Renault Dauphine Successor Renault 6 Class Small family car, Compact Body style(s) 4-door sedan Layout RR layout Engine(s) 956 cc I4 1108 cc I4 1255 cc I4 1289 cc I4 Transmission(s) 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,275 mm (89.6 in)[2] Length 4,000 mm (157.5 in) Renault 8 4,200 mm (165.4 in) Renault 10[2] Width 1,490 mm (58.7 in) Height 1,375 mm (54.1 in)[2] The Renault 8 (Renault R8 until 1964) and Renault 10 are two small family cars produced by the French manufacturer Renault in the 1960s and early 1970s. The 8 was launched in 1962, and the 10, a more upmarket version of the 8, was launched in 1965. Both ceased production and sales in France in 1971. They were produced in Bulgaria until 1970 (see Bulgarrenault), and continued to be produced in Spain until 1976. In Romania, the 8 was produced under license between 1968 and 1971, under the name of Dacia 1100. The 8 design looks very similar to the Alfa Romeo front-wheel drive prototype tipo 103[1] (1960), because Alfa Romeo and Renault had a business relationship in the 1950s and 1960s. Renault was marketing Alfa Romeo cars and Alfa Romeo was building the Renault Dauphine (1959–1964), Ondine (an up-market version of the Dauphine) (1961–1962) and R4 (1962–1964) under license in Italy. In total 70,502 Dauphine/Ondine and 41,809 R4's were built by Alfa Romeo.[3] The R8 (model R1130) was released in July 1962 and was based on the Renault Dauphine. The car's most notable distinction was its use of four-wheel disc brakes, a first for a car of its size. The 8 was powered by an all new 956 cc engine developing 44 PS (32 kW; 43 hp). A more powerful model, the 8 Major (model R1132) , was released in 1964, featuring an 1108 cc engine developing 50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp). A still more powerful version, the 8 model R1134 Gordini, was also released that year, with a tuned engine of the same capacity but developing 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) and with a five-speed close ratio manual transmission. The Gordini was originally available only in blue, with two stick-on white stripes. In 1965, the Renault 10 Major, a more luxurious version of the 8 with different front and rear styling, was released, replacing the 8 Major. Early R10 had round headlights.[4] In 1967, the R8 Gordini (model R1135) received a facelift including two additional headlights, and its engine upgraded to a 1255 cc unit rated at 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp). Both the 8 and the 10 were heavily revised for 1968. Some of the 10's features being incorporated in the 8, resulting in a new 8 Major which replaced the basic model. The 10 itself was facelifted with rectangular headlights. The changes also saw the addition of the 8S, a sportier model with a 1108 cc engine rated at 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp). A larger unit, the 1289 cc engine from the new Renault 12, was added in 1970, giving birth to the R10 1300. French production of the 8 and 10 ceased in 1971, with final sales as late as 1973. FASA-Renault, the company's Spanish arm, continued to produce models 8 and 8TS (similar to the French-built 8S) until 1976 for the Spanish market, and components for the 8S and 8TS assembled in Mexico. In 1963 the Renault 8 was awarded Wheels Magazine Australia's Car of the Year Award. Contents 1 Automatic transmission 2 Use in films 3 References 4 External links [edit] Automatic transmission In 1965, Renault offered an automatic transmission of unique design, developed and produced by Jaeger. The clutch in the system was replaced by a powder ferromagnetic coupler, while the transmission itself was a three-speed mechanical unit similar to that of the Dauphine—but with synchromesh on all gears. The system used a dash-mounted push button control panel where the driver could select forward or reverse and a governor that sensed vehicle speed and throttle position. A "relay case" containing electromagnetic switches received signals from the governor and push bottons and then controlled a coupler, a decelerator to close the throttle during gear changes, and a solenoid to select operation of the reverse-first or second-third shift rail—and a reversible electric motor to engage the gears. The system was thus entirely electromechanical, without hydraulics, pneumatics or electronics. Benefits included comparable fuel economy to the manual transmission version, and easy adaptability to the car. Drawbacks included performance loss (with only three available gears) and a somewhat jerky operation during gear changes. The transmission was also used in the Dauphine and the Caravelle. Renault 8 Gordini Renault 8 Renault 10 Renault R8. Photo taken in 1963 Dacia 1100 Renault 10 (1966), Round headlight version [edit] Use in films The Renault 10 was a particular favourite among French film makers as the rear-engined layout allowed a camera tripod to be fitted in the front boot in front of the windscreen to film people talking to each other while driving. [edit] References ^ "Somaca Casablanca". Somaca.e-monsite.com. http://somaca.e-monsite.com/. Retrieved 19 April 2010.  ^ a b c "Autotest: Renault 10 (1,289 c.c.) Latest version of Renault's rear-engined medium-small family saloon, with new longer-stroke four-cylinder engine. Lively performance, without fuss. Light controls, very efficient brakes. Directional stability poor in side winds, but cornering good. Quiet, comfortable and economical small car.". Autocar 132 (nbr3855): pages 6–10. 1 January 1970.  ^ Tim Rauen. "Tim's Alfa Romeo Page - Alfasud". Alfasud.alfisti.net. http://alfasud.alfisti.net/ase.htm. Retrieved 2010-10-20.  ^ History Renault 8/10 [edit] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Renault 8 Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Dacia 1100 Team RedBackRacing in Australia Pages: Renault 8 Gordini and Renault Sport Spider Réné's Renault Pages: Renault 8 and 10 El Rincón del Renault 8 Renault 10: Reconstrucción de un Clásico Desconocido Renault 10 en Colombia v • d • e Renault car timeline, 1940s–1980s — next » Type 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Economy car 3 / 4 4 Supermini 5 / 7 Super 5 Small family car 4CV Dauphine 8/10 6 14 9/11 Large family car Juvaquatre 12 18 21 Executive car Frégate 16 20/30 25 Gran Turismo Torino Coupé 15/17 Fuego Roadster Caravelle Off-roader Rodeo 4/6 Rodeo