Renault Revives Gordini as a 270 HP Electric Coupe ConceptAutoGuide.comMarcus LewinskyFri, September 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleRenault has reinterpreted the cult 8 Gordini as a two-seat electric coupe.renault revives gordini as a 270 hp electric coupe conceptThe car celebrates Gordini, the performance operation that scored racing and rallying success with tuned Renaults before being folded into Renault Sport. The original 8 arrived in 1962 as a four-seat sedan with a rear-mounted engine.The new concept reworks that formula into a two-seat coupe measuring 4120mm long, slightly more than a Clio. It runs 19-inch wheels up front and 20s at the back. A 270 horsepower electric motor supplies the power.AdvertisementAdvertisementRenault insists the concept is a one-off. It will eventually go on display at Renault's new Flins museum, the site where the 8 was originally built. The car carries hints of design features and technology that could reach future production models, but Renault is not positioning it as a preview of a specific model.Renault 8 Gordini Concept: All The DetailsRenault 8 Gordini Concept: All The DetailsView Gallery58 photosConcept car chief Roman Gauvin framed the project around the original's modest character. "The original 8 was a very humble car, a sort of working-class hero," he said. "We wanted to keep that honesty for this concept. It's not a two-metre-wide, 1000bhp machine: it's still approachable and makes you smile."AdvertisementAdvertisementGauvin also addressed how Renault sees itself against dedicated sports car makers. "It's about how we position ourselves against sports car brands: for us, it's the fun factor. We're not here to design a car that's going to shave half a second off a lap time at the Nürburgring; it's fun, small, agile and nimble."The styling keeps the original's round headlights. Renault has also fitted lower spotlights that reference the Gordini version's rallying heritage. The concept wears Gordini's historic blue and white finish, right down to the racing stripes.2027 Corvette Grand Sport First LookBecome an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter.
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