Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
In an attempt to attract more young buyers for its products, Renault introduced the Wind model in 2010. It was not a commercial success, but Renault attracted enough attention to it.
Only a few car-makers offered convertible vehicles in the supermini category. The Wind was just one of them. It was based on an older Clio platform, but with a stance of a roadster. Even though it was offered at a lower price than the Mazda MX5 (Miata) or the Peugeot 206 CC (coupe-cabriolet), its commercial success was small and it was withdrawn from the market in 2013.
The Wind started as a concept car at the 2004 Paris Motor Show and the car looked so good that the customers asked Renault to build it. Unfortunately, the series model was far from that three-seater roadster. It still featured a retractable hard-top, but it lost its appeal. The car was too tall and too narrow to look good.
Inside, there were two seats with limited headroom when the car was closed. Its materials were not that good for the price asked by Renault. Moreover, in the trunk, two cross-members needed to reinforce the bodywork were in the way and the luggage had to be carefully arranged to fit in.
The Wind was offered in two engine versions, both with gasoline. The most potent offer was named Gordini, in memory of the great engineer that brought many prizes for the French brand in motorsport. It was offered with a 5-speed manual only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L TCe 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5500 RPM 102 HP @ 5500 RPM 101 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 155 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/40 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.9 in (3833 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.2 in (2367 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2493 lbs (1131 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2963 lbs (1344 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16v 5MT (133 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 6750 RPM 133 HP @ 6750 RPM 131 BHP @ 6750 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 160 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/40R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.9 in (3833 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.2 in (2367 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2531 lbs (1148 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3049 lbs (1383 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 160 g/km |