We initially reported on the marque’s comeback a year ago and brought you the unveiling of the new Gordini Twingo and Clio from the Geneva show this past March. Based on the existing RenaultSport models, the Gordini editions revive the blue-and-white livery of their forebears in an exclusive new package. Feel free to check out high-res image galleries of those cars after the break. Now, it appears that Renault is preparing to give the same treatment to the Megane and the Wind.

In the case of the Megane, a RenaultSport version is already available and widely acclaimed. Reports of a Wind Gordini, however, also suggest that an RS version of the diminutive roadster is on the way as well. So if the racing stripes weren’t enough to pique your interest, RenaultSport’s legendary tuning prowess in an open-air package should. Or at least give us another European sports model to pine for.

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The sporty and elegant five-star wheel attracts attention with its multi-part optics, based on suggested screw threads, and its cosmopolitan design language – and holds that attention for some time. The Megane RS is provided with 8.5 x 19 inch ET45 wheels on the front axle and 9.5 x 19 inch ET50 rims on the rear axle. The vehicle also comes in a rich and sporty white paint with a contrasting Higloss-black-polished / Inox Lip version and stainless steel lowered center.

The Renault Megane RS is powered by a new-generation 2-liter 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine which boasts maximum power of 250hp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm.

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Dynamic Duo: Renault Mégane RS with CORNICHE VEGAS

With a four-cylinder turbo engine that puts out a fat 250 hp, the Renault Mégane RS lines up in the sports compact class to teach the Golf GTI and Co. a thing or two about fear. The dynamic French vehicle doesn’t even attempt to conceal its power, instead blatantly flaunting its high-performance ambitions with very visible spoilers, and a brawny diffuser tail.

The design of the French vehicle is rounded out perfectly by the VEGAS light-alloy rims from the collection of rim manufacturer CORNICHE SPORTS WHEELS, at home in Stein am Rhein.

The sporty and elegant five-star wheel attracts attention with its multi-part optics, based on suggested screw threads, and with its cosmopolitan design language – and holds that attention for some time. The 8.5 x 19 inch ET45 wheels on the front axle, and the 9.5 x 19 inch ET50 rims on the rear axle, represent the perfect size combination for the Renault Mégane. The contrast-rich surface finish of the Higloss-black-polished / Inox Lip version, with stainless steel lowered centre, is an outstanding match for the Renault Mégane, which is painted in a sporty white.

The CORNICHE VEGAS wheel is also available in the sizes 8.5 x 20 and 10 x 20 inch.

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Webber would forbid the pilots had to go on the second line of grid, but Hamilton and Alonso passed him on the Australian immediately after each fought for him against Vettel on the following corners. Hamilton never gave up without a wheel to wheel short scolding.

Of course, once been imposed in this duel, Vettel has slowly built a solid advantage. Only now, in the interest of the narrative, focusing again on Webber. After being passed by Hamilton and Alonso at the start, Australian unfortunate assigned on a path in the next baffle, thus dropping to 9th place. When a site aims to be the nine did not even fall within the margin of error. Therefore, Webber passes pit to change tires, hoping that will reduce the gap, by posting the best time.

But we get round 10 and Webber is trying to exceed Kovalainen. I understand exactly what each did, or rather, what he wanted to do, but if I were the jury, would be granted a 12 for artistic impression. Here:

After such an accident, you expect to get your car Safety. What has happened. All remain behind the safety car, except Hamilton, who realized that it is more profitable to make a quick tour, even if charged with drive-through. Alonso was very angry at this stage, but instead of shaking, it was fairer to take off his hat before the Briton.

Anyway, I could point to make before I express a grievance. Kobayashi. I want to see next year a good car. Offered to sponsor me and, if necessary. Almost all of today’s race went to a single set of tires and went to stand with three laps before the end, just to make the rule of the two compositions. 3rd was then. And returned in September, after which, the last tour, he listened with ear Alonso and Buemi.

Complete ranking European Grand Prix: 1. Sebastian Vettel 2. Hamilton 3. Jenson Button 4. Rubens Barrichello 5. Robert Kubica 6. Adrian Autil 7. Kamui Kobayashi 8. Fernando Alonso 9. Sébastien Buemi 10. Nico Rosberg 11. Felipe Massa 12. Pedro de la Rosa, 13. Jaime Alguersuari, 14. Vitaly Petrov 15. Michael Schumacher 16. Vitantonio Liuzzi, 17. Lucas di Grassi, 18. Karuna Chandhok, 19. Timo Glock, 20. Bruno Senna, 21. Jarno Trulli, 22. Nico Hulkenberg (Out) 23. Heikki Kovalainen (out); 24. Mark Webber (Out).

The next Grand Prix will be the UK, between 9 and 11 July.

Drivers standings after the European Grand Prix: 1. Lewis Hamilton (127p) 2. Jenson Button (121p) 3. Sebastian Vettel (115p), 4. Mark Webber (103p), 5. Alonso (98p) 6. Robert Kubica (83p), 7. Nico Rosberg (75p), 8. Felipe Massa (67p) 9. Michael Schumacher (34p) 10. Adrian Sutil (31p) 11. Rubens Barrichello (19p) in December. Vitantonio Liuzzi (12p) 13. Kamui Kobayashi (7P), 14. Sebastien Buemi (7P), 15. Vitaly Petrov (6p), 16. Jaime Alguersuari (3p), 17. Nico Hulkenberg (1p), 18. Pedro de la Rosa (0p) 19. Heikki Kovalainen (0p) 20. Karuna Chandhok (0p) 21. Lucas di Grassi (0p), 22. Jarno Trulli (0p) 23. Bruno Senna (0p) 24. Timo Glock (0p).

Teams standings after the European Grand Prix: 1. McLaren-Mercedes (248p), 2. Red Bull-Renault (218p) 3. Ferrari (165p), 4. Mercedes GP (109p), 5. Renault (89p) 6. Force India-Mercedes (43p), 7. Williams-Cosworth (20p), 8. STR-Ferrari (10p) 9. BMW Sauber-Ferrari (7P), 10. Lotus-Cosworth (0p) 11. HRT-Cosworth (0p) 12. Virgin-Cosworth (0p).

Dacia Duster is promoted in France with the slogan “New Dacia 4×4: respectful of the environment at a price never seen, in the opinion autoriatilor statement that is not true, because the 4X4 version of the product in Mioveni SUV is more polluting than the average car sold in France.

According to data published on its website, the Duke Duster pollutant emissions are: the model 4X2 – 177 g / km for petrol and 139g/km for the diesel. For the 4×4 version, the emissions are 185 g / km for the petrol version and 145 g / km for the diesel. France is the current average of 133 grams per kilometer.

Commission on Ethics French advertising has banned advertising campaign for the Dacia Duster which shows the model as a green SUV. The campaign “New Dacia 4X4: respectful of the environment at a price never seen” was not considered to comply with market data because of car exhaust emissions exceed the current French average, 133 grams CO 2 / km. If gasoline-powered engine CO2 emissions from 177g/km to get 4X2 version and 185 g / km for the 4X4. 100 hp diesel engine has CO2 emissions of 139 g / km traction vesiunea 4X2 and 4X4 reach the 145g/km. French Commission held that new SUV advertising mislead consumers even if “Duster is a well positioned family 4×4 in terms of emissions, while diesel is distinguished in this chapter. In the first months of the year cincii Dacia production exceeded 135,000 units, while exports reached approximately 125,000 units, the first market as a destination is France, Germany or Italy.

Kimi Raikkonen

Autosprint Italian newspaper claims that Renault is keen to replace Vitaly Petrov with Kimi Raikkonen in the 2011 season.

Kimi Raikkonen this season competing in the World Rally Championship, chose to leave Formula 1 after termination of the contract with Scuderia Ferrari.

Finnish pilot said several times that not yet decided how competition will operate next year, but Autosprint Italian newspaper claims that former world champion is still wanted in Formula 1.

Cited source revealed that Renault is interested in his services for 2011 to replace Vitaly Petrov with Raikkonen, in order to form a strong line pilots with Robert Kubica. The French also have a backup option, according to Adrian Sutil was another viable Renault, especially that Germany is tempted to step into a great team.

Earlier, Raikkonen was credited with the chance to go to Red Bull Racing next year, as producer of energy drinks is the sponsor asutriac Citroen Junior team working in the WRC. However, such speculation ended when Mark Webber has extended his contract with Red Bull next year.

Renault seeks to meet the requirements of increasingly demanding market with a next generation transmission technology. It is a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, developed its own system.

New transmission unit will be found soon on models like the Clio Laguna and even to allow them to compete with rivals rated as the Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Passat.

Ambreiere dual box was created and already installed on Megan, is 20 pounds heavier than a manual transmission. Using new technology would be extended within the full range and performance even at the Renaultsport division.

So we may see the box on the Megane or Clio RS RS will probably move several years, a perfect fit requiring specific design and testing in harsh conditions.

Renault Safrane

The tests continue on the future Renault Safrane, a model which they say that it will replace both the VelSatis and the Laguna.

Please note that it is possible that future Renault Safrane model may replace both VelSatis and the Laguna models that haven’t enjoyed quite a success so that the production can continue. Although the information is not official yet, such a move would double the move that Peugeot’s strategy has put in place regarding its medium and large segment models, the 407 and the 607 that will be replaced by a single model: the 508.

The future Renault Safrane will be built on the Samsung SM5 model specs, so the current platform of the Laguna, to be initially assembled in South Korea, where the French built, in fact, the Koleos SUV.

As for the engines of the Renault Safrane, we can expect that the recent agreement signed by Renault with Daimler to move some Euro 6 diesel units with four or six cylinder from Mercedes under the bonnet of the new Renault Safrane.

With the partnership between Nissan and Daimler, have surfaced a number of rumors on various collaborations between the two corporations. Formal cooperation between the two main aims conglomerates small class models, that’s the next generation and future Smart Renault Twingo and Clio. Also, people from Daimler will provide platform for future models and Infiniti. Thus, the platform of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class could be used for future Infiniti M Infiniti G.

Previous rumor announcing these hypotheses suggest a particularly close collaboration at the engines. Thus, while announcing the first rumors that future Infiniti Infiniti M and G, if today announced that engines Nissan 370Z’s successor will be made by Mercedes-Benz. Passing over the initial excitement, we find that there could be several engines – the model is available so far with a single propeller. Are likely to become a hybrid model that will use technology Mercedes-Benz E300 BLUETEC presented on.

Long term, the model could be equipped with Diesotto revolutionary engine that combines diesel technology that used the latest generation of Otto engines to provide enough power for an S-Class only a 1.8 liter engine. For now, information about future Nissan 370Z first suggested using a V6 engine, but there is the possibility of developing versions equipped with four-cylinder direct injection.

Renault tries to restore the radiance of the Espace family model with a limited version, called Celsium, which abounds with optional elements and proposes an outdoor individualistic.

Existing market for several years without receiving any fresh air, the current Renault Espace was treated with a special version designed to receive attention seeking family car. Celsium named the new version will be available in a limited number of copies and give a lot of optional equipment at a special price.

The model is individualized by body-color exterior with chrome door handles with tinted windows and alloy wheels with 17 inch size. The body can be ordered in four metallic colors: Black Nacre, Eclissi gray, gray and beige Platinum.

Inside, passengers will receive black glossy inserts, leather steering wheel and safety features like ESP, 8 airbags, cruise control and parking sensors retrospective. Rich equipment package is complemented by a navigation system Carmine, projected on a 7-inch screen, an audio system with MP3, Bluetooth connection and access without a key.

The special edition will be available with 2.0-liter dCi diesel engine capable of delivering 175 horses, mated to a manual or an automatic. Like all his models, Renault offers a warranty of three years or 150,000 km.

Buyers of the four-seater drop-top model have a choice of six engine and transmission combinations. The range includes a 1.4-liter turbo petrol with 130HP, a 2.0-liter petrol with 140HP that’s hooked up to a CVT, a 1.5-liter diesel with 110HP that’s linked to a dual clutch transmission and a 1.9-liter diesel with 130HP.

The lineup tops out with two GT versions, one powered by a 2.0-liter turbo petrol with 180HP and the other by a 2.0-liter turbo diesel with 160HP.

All Megane CC models come equipped with comes with a an electric panoramic folding glass roof, 17-inch alloys, 4×15W radio CD with Bluetooth and AUX input, air conditioning, automatic headlights and wipers, cruise control, fixed glass wind deflector, hands free keycard, speed limiter and fully integrated Carminat TomTom satellite navigation as standard.

The GT variants benefit from numerous upgrades including 18-inch alloys, bespoke sport front and rear bumpers, dark chrome surround for the windscreen frame and waistline, with matching door mirrors, door handles and front fog lights, as well as sport seats, aluminium-faced pedals, an analogue rev-counter and polished carbon interior trim.

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