Geneva Auto Show : Renault Wind Gordini Revealed

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Renault was officially revealed the new Wind Gordini at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Detailed as a "true driver's car," the new Wind Gordini sports a traditional Malta blue exterior polished with white racing stripes. Aside from that, the car is also featuring a gloss black roof, Glacier white accents, as well as 17-inch diamond alloy wheels.

To adorn the cabin, designers was adding Gordini gear knob, a sport steering wheel, blue and white door straps, as well as two-tone leather seats.

Sadly, powertrain choices carryover untouched from the stock model. which means choices will only be a turbocharged 1.2-liter petrol churns out 100 PS (74 kW / 99 hp) plus 152 Nm (112 lb-ft) of torque as well as a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter petrol producing 133 PS (98 kW/ 131 hp) plus 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque.

Press release :

Renault reveals the fourth vehicle in the Gordini line-up: Wind Gordini
After Twingo Gordini R.S., Clio Gordini R.S. and Twingo Gordini, Wind is the next to receive the "French touch". Renault Wind Gordini expands the coupé-roadster range with a version featuring the best equipment available on Wind. This exclusive model will be presented at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show from March 1.
A true driver's car, the coupé-roadster proudly bears the Gordini colours. Shod with 17-inch black diamond alloy wheels, it features Malta blue bodywork with the two white stripes, Glacier white door mirrors, grille trim and rear wing, and a glossy black roof. A badge marked with a "G" completes the Gordini look.
Wind Gordini also places particular emphasis on interior design. The cabin features special "Gordini" black and blue leather upholstery, blue and white door straps, a blue leather steering wheel with white stripes at the top, and a gear lever with a leather gaiter and metal knob with the Gordini name.
But first and foremost, the Gordini name expresses a community spirit that has travelled down the years. Just as Gordini drivers of the 1960s and 1970s flashed their headlamps as a sign of recognition when they met on the road, so the modern Gordini community meets up on the social networks. In an innovative move by Renault, they were the first to receive news of the Wind Gordini reveal with a teaser posted on the Gordini fan page on Facebook on January 31.