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| Renault Fluence Concept | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Designer | Patrick le Quément |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Related | Renault Laguna |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,600 mm (181.1 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,390 mm (54.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
Concept
The Renault Fluence is a 2+2 concept coupé designed by Renault chief designer Patrick le Quément, with a length similar to that of the Renault Laguna. It was presented on June 4, 2004 at the Louis Vuitton Car Elegance Classic in England, and at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2004.
The Fluence uses Valeo LED headlights that are angled according to the steering wheel position. An ingenious aspect of the Fluence's exterior design is its V-shaped rear that gives access to the trunk in an unconventional way; an articulated piston mounted in the centre of the trunk lid slides the back up into the roof. The inside of the trunk is upholstered with "Margaux Red" cloth and has a volume of 396 dm³.
In the interior, every seat is fixed to a single rail; the arm-rests on the doors are also fixed to a rail, and are enclosed to the adjustment of the seats. The dashboard is similar to the one of the Renault Talisman. It has a joystick so the driver can access different functions of the vehicle and view them on a retractable LCD screen.
Several brands, including Michelin and Recaro, were involved with the development of the Fluence. For example, Michelin contributed tires with PAX technology (similar to Runflat), BS tooling manufactured the 22 in aerodynamic alloy wheels, and Recaro developed the seats.
Production version
In August 2009, a new mid-size sedan was revealed with the name Fluence. It is essentially a notchback version of the Mégane III (already developed as Samsung SM3) and will go on sale in 2010.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Renault revealed a electric version of the Fluence at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. This is one of the vehicles in the Renault Z.E. program of electric vehicles. At the same show Better Place announced the Renault Fluence Z.E. would be the first electric car with a switchable battery available on the network of battery swap charging stations that it is developing in Israel and elsewhere.
The Fluence Z.E is outfitted with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery which allows a total all-electric range of 160 km (99 mi), with speeds up to 135 km/h (84 mph). Sales of the Fluence Z.E. are scheduled for 2011 in Israel, Denmark and the rest of Europe.
References
- The Renault Fluence (german text)
- "Better Place at the 2009 International Motor Show". Better Place. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "Renault Unveils Finalized Designs of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Express Z.E.; Opens Pre-Reservations". Green Car Congress. 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
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