Renault Initiale concept (1995)
Concept car · 1995 · Combustion
A French coachbuilding statement of luxury ambition.
The Initiale expressed Renault's aspirations toward the premium end of the market, reviving the French tradition of luxury and refinement in a large four-door saloon. Under its elegant skin sat an F1-derived 3.5-litre V10 and all-wheel drive, marrying grand-touring comfort with extraordinary power. Its name later graced Renault's top trim level.
Key facts
- Engine: 3.5L V10 (F1-derived), front-mounted
- Power: 392 bhp (397 PS) at 8,000 rpm
- Torque: 359 Nm at 6,200 rpm
- Drivetrain: All-wheel drive, 6-speed manual
- Top speed: 306 km/h (claimed)
- Body: 4-door luxury saloon
Production
- Status: Concept only
- 1995 luxury sedan concept; nameplate later used on trims, but the car was not produced.
- Revealed at 1995 (Paris Automobiles Classiques competition)
Source: NetCarShow