Renault retro-flavoured, all-electric idea pays tribute to the long-lasting R17 sports activities coupé of the ’70s…
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Completed in “Galactic Brown”, the R17’s retro-futuristic bodywork wraps round a carbon-fibre chassis. Because of using this light-weight materials, the two-door’s weight has been stored right down to a light-by-EV-standards 1.4 tonnes. The “ultra-contemporary” exterior options rectangular LED headlamp clusters, that are integrated into the entrance fascia, whereas an LED gentle strip spans the rear of the idea coupé. Louvres have been positioned on the rear home windows as an homage to the unique automotive.
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Inside, sited in entrance of the angular, two-spoke tiller, the dashboard encompasses a quartet of individually positioned square-shaped devices, every housing a show relaying driving info similar to velocity, energy utilization and cost, and vary. An oblong show is fitted to the centre console. The materials and supplies used for the inside are harking back to these used within the ’70s automotive.
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The R17 idea is powered by what Renault payments a never-before-seen electrical motor. The latter unit produces 199 kW. The French agency claims the new-age R17 affords an electrical vary of 399 km on a single full cost.
Discover the complete characteristic within the November situation of CAR Journal.
