Renault Racoon
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The Renault Racoon was a concept car
created by Renault
. This concept car was first shown in 1992.
The Racoon used a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, a manual transmission
and an all wheel drive system. To get into the Racoon, the driver had to open the front of the car. This vehicle was aquatic-capable.
The Racoon could be raised upwards to provide additional ground clearance. The construction of its suspension meant this was achieved with a levered effect.
The car also featured many radical features such as rain diffusing glass, remote controlled entry, computer control, satellite navigation and cameras as opposed to rear view mirrors.
While these technologies have become much more affordable and reliable, at the time of its launch most of this technology was still in its infancy.
It is for these reasons, as well as the additional costs of the unique suspension set up and the 3.0 litre twin turbo V6 that this car never saw production.
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....
created 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...
. This concept car was first shown in 1992.
The Racoon used a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, a manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
and an all wheel drive system. To get into the Racoon, the driver had to open the front of the car. This vehicle was aquatic-capable.
The Racoon could be raised upwards to provide additional ground clearance. The construction of its suspension meant this was achieved with a levered effect.
The car also featured many radical features such as rain diffusing glass, remote controlled entry, computer control, satellite navigation and cameras as opposed to rear view mirrors.
While these technologies have become much more affordable and reliable, at the time of its launch most of this technology was still in its infancy.
It is for these reasons, as well as the additional costs of the unique suspension set up and the 3.0 litre twin turbo V6 that this car never saw production.