Gordini
Mon 15 Feb 2010
The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back!
The famous “Gorde” was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car.
The French blue, white stripes and radiator grill with its four round headlights all contributed to an eternal identity that is an important part of Renault's sporting heritage.
This year new Gordini-labelled versions will supplement the Renault Sport range and strengthen Renault’s offering in the compact sports segment.
The fashionable and sporty Gordini label still possesses its exclusive and sporting values. The Gordini versions, derived from sports models that are already renowned for their outstanding performance, will appeal to lovers of thrills at the wheel and a distinctive design.
The Twingo Gordini RS was unveiled on the Champs Elysées in Paris as part of the “Christmas in Blue” exhibition. It will be launched next spring. A Clio Gordini RS will be launched in the European summer.
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.
Gordini developed Renault R8s won the Tour de Corse (3 times), the San Remo, Portugal and Polish Rallies between 1964 and 1968 and then provided the running gear for the event more successful Renault Alpine A110 which had a string of successes in 1970 and 1971 culminating in victory in the International Makes Rally Championship, the fore runner to today’s World Rally Championship.
Gordini’s cars even featured in French films alongside famous stars, including Romy Schneider, Alain Delon and Lino Ventura, and this small sports sedan was a big hit with the younger generation of drivers.
The trend had been set. Gordini became a symbol of success for a whole generation and came to embody a state of mind. The spirit of a triumphant France that shared its successes with everyone.
GORDINI: THE FASHIONABLE AND SPORTY LABEL OF THE RENAULT SPORT RANGE
With its elegant finish and strong design codes, the Gordini label will build 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 will prolong the Gordini heritage through its renowned expertise in motor sport and the development of its sports models.
Both in competition and series production, Renault’s sports models, such as the Megane RS, Clio RS and Twingo RS, developed by RST, are acknowledged as figuring amongst the best-performing vehicles in their category.
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The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back!
The famous “Gorde” was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car.
The French blue, white stripes and radiator grill with its four round headlights all contributed to an eternal identity that is an important part of Renault's sporting heritage.
This year new Gordini-labelled versions will supplement the Renault Sport range and strengthen Renault’s offering in the compact sports segment.
The fashionable and sporty Gordini label still possesses its exclusive and sporting values. The Gordini versions, derived from sports models that are already renowned for their outstanding performance, will appeal to lovers of thrills at the wheel and a distinctive design.
The Twingo Gordini RS was unveiled on the Champs Elysées in Paris as part of the “Christmas in Blue” exhibition. It will be launched next spring. A Clio Gordini RS will be launched in the European summer.
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.
Gordini developed Renault R8s won the Tour de Corse (3 times), the San Remo, Portugal and Polish Rallies between 1964 and 1968 and then provided the running gear for the event more successful Renault Alpine A110 which had a string of successes in 1970 and 1971 culminating in victory in the International Makes Rally Championship, the fore runner to today’s World Rally Championship.
Gordini’s cars even featured in French films alongside famous stars, including Romy Schneider, Alain Delon and Lino Ventura, and this small sports sedan was a big hit with the younger generation of drivers.
The trend had been set. Gordini became a symbol of success for a whole generation and came to embody a state of mind. The spirit of a triumphant France that shared its successes with everyone.
GORDINI: THE FASHIONABLE AND SPORTY LABEL OF THE RENAULT SPORT RANGE
With its elegant finish and strong design codes, the Gordini label will build 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 will prolong the Gordini heritage through its renowned expertise in motor sport and the development of its sports models.
Both in competition and series production, Renault’s sports models, such as the Megane RS, Clio RS and Twingo RS, developed by RST, are acknowledged as figuring amongst the best-performing vehicles in their category.
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