Renault R-Space
Encyclopedia
The Renault R-Space is a concept car
designed by Renault
for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and is a similar size to the production Renault Scenic
. It was designed by Renault's design chief Laurens Van den Acker and has handclap suicide doors that reveal a large single opening with no B-pillar.
As a family orientated MPV, the interior incorporated innovative features such as a floating dashboard design and a rear cabin that has been designed for children with motorised cubes that can change into a number of shapes such as a booster seat and a table.
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
designed by Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and is a similar size to the production Renault Scenic
Renault Scénic
The Renault Scénic is a compact MPV produced by French automaker Renault, the first to be labelled as such in Europe. It is based on the chassis of the Mégane small family car. It became 1997 European Car of the Year on its launch in late 1996...
. It was designed by Renault's design chief Laurens Van den Acker and has handclap suicide doors that reveal a large single opening with no B-pillar.
Technical details
The R-Space is powered by a 900cc turbo three-cylinder and mated to a twin-clutch gearbox. The engine develops 107 bhp and 160 newton metre of torque and features direct-injection and stop start technology and produces just 95g/km of CO2 and averages 76mpg. Top speed is 124 miles (199.6 km) and 0-62mph takes 11 seconds. The body boasts a low 0.28 drag coefficient.As a family orientated MPV, the interior incorporated innovative features such as a floating dashboard design and a rear cabin that has been designed for children with motorised cubes that can change into a number of shapes such as a booster seat and a table.