Renault DeZir
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Renault DeZir
| image = Renault Dezir (9820538605).jpg
| manufacturer = Renault
| production = 2010 (Concept car)
| class = Sports car (S)
| body_style = 2-door coupé
| doors = {{ubl
| Symmetrical Butterfly
| Butterfly door (driver side)
| Suicide butterfly door (passenger side)
}}
| layout = Mid-motor, rear-wheel-drive
| engine = 148 hp electric motor
| transmission = 6-speed automatic
| length =
| weight = {{convert|1830|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| successor = Renault Trezor
| height =
| width =
| wheelbase =
| related = Renault Sport R.S. 01
| designer = Laurens van den Acker
}}The Renault DeZir is a zero-emissions electric concept car that was first officially presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The car is a 2-seat coupe with butterfly doors and the interior is finished in red leather. The concept butterfly doors open like a conventional butterfly door on the driver's side and a suicide door on the passenger's side.{{Cite web |title=DEZIR Concept Car - Stimulate Your Senses - Renault UK |url=https://www.renault.co.uk/concept-cars/dezir.html |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=www.renault.co.uk}}
Performance
The DeZir is powered by a mid-mounted electric motor producing {{cvt|148|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{cvt|226|Nm|lbft|0}} of torque, with power sent to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission.{{Cite news |last=Kurczewski |first=Nick |date=2010-11-21 |title=North American Exclusive: Renault DeZir Concept - First Drive |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/videos/a16805/north-american-exclusive-renault-dezir-concept/ |work=Road and Track}} Renault claims the DeZir can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of {{cvt|112|mph|km/h}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/dezir-20100705.html|title=Renault Previews DeZir Electric Concept Car|date=5 July 2010|publisher=Green Car Congress}} Renault claims a range of {{Convert|99|mi|km|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite news |last=Meiners |first=Jens |date=2010-07-08 |title=Renault DeZir Concept |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15128579/2010-paris-auto-show-renault-dezir-concept/ |work=Car and Driver}}
Related cars
=Renault Sport R.S. 01=
File:Renault_sport_RS_01_-_2014_Paris_Motor_Show_01.jpg]]
{{Main article|Renault Sport R.S. 01}}
The Renault Sport R.S. 01 is a race car manufactured by Renault and is based on the DeZir. The car originally raced in Renault's own one-make series, the Renault Sport Trophy, and later raced in the Group GT3 classification.
Unlike the DeZir, the R.S. 01 has a petrol engine. It uses the 3.8-liter VR38DETT V6 by Nissan but has been slightly tuned by Nismo for track regulations, which can deliver up to {{cvt|500|hp|kW PS|0}} of power.{{cite news |title=carcover.com |url=https://carcover.com |access-date=24 April 2023}}{{cite news |title=Xforce |url=https://giaxeoto.vn/mitsubishi-xforce-1327.html |access-date=24 August 2023}}File:Renault DeZir rear.jpgs open at the 2010 Paris Motor Show]]
In media
The DeZir appears as a playable vehicle in video games including Asphalt, Driveclub and Real Racing 3.
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