Renault 5 Diamant Is An Official EV Makeover Of A French Icon | Carscoops carscoops
based on the classic supermini. The Renault 5 Diamant comes with a series of unique styling touches inside-out and will strictly remain a one-off, set to be auctioned this autumn.
The model is based on the first-gen Renault 5 that was introduced in 1972, retaining the overall silhouette and most of the body panels. However, many parts have been redesigned, for a streamlined look.The headlights and taillights are now sticking out of the bodywork like “precious stones”, the bumpers adopt a simpler design, the grille has been covered, the door handles have been replaced by gold spheres, and the mirrors are retro-styled with a round shape.
Pierre Gonalons is a French designer and artist, recognized among the 100 best creators by Architectural Digest. His goal with the Renault 5 Diamant was to “merge automotive codes with those of interior decoration” taking inspiration from decorative arts and fine jewelry. Thus, the interior of the R5 has received the most glaring modifications.made of marble on carbon.
The makeover wouldn’t be complete without a modernized powertrain. Thus, the R5 ditches the old combustion engine forthat is placed under the bonnet. Renault didn’t reveal the specifications of the e-motor, nor the placement of the battery pack, but such a lightweight vehicle shouldn’t need that much of battery capacity to deliver a respectable EV range.
The Renault 5 Diamant will be auctioned in autumn, and all proceeds will be donated to Give Me 5, a new “social responsibility project dedicated to younger generations through sports and music”. Besides the one-off vehicle, Renault and Pierre Gonalons will developThe first generation of the Renault 5 sold more than 5 million units between 1972 and 1984. The supermini was replaced by the second generation sold between 1984 and 1996, giving way to the more modern Renault Clio.
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