{"id":187110,"date":"2024-09-11T11:09:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/r17-electric-and-retro-futuristic-design\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T11:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:22:22","slug":"r17-electric-and-retro-futuristic-design","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/r17-electric-and-retro-futuristic-design\/","title":{"rendered":"R17 Electric: Renault and Ora \u00cfto revive the iconic “R17” with retro-futuristic electric design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Renault <\/strong>company and the visionary designer Ora \u00cfto<\/strong>, have joined forces to bring to life an electric version of the classic“Renault 17<\/em>” in their latest restomod project.\nThis sports coupe, originally from the 1970s, has been revamped with a 270 hp electric motor. <\/p>\n\n

The “R17 Electric” and its modern version<\/h2>\n\n

This is the fourth collaboration, in a series of Renault projects that explore its rich heritage, having previously reinterpreted iconic models such as the Renault 4<\/strong> and the Renault 5<\/a><\/strong>.\nNow, the R17 electric restomod<\/strong> stands out for its modernized aesthetics and enhanced performance, stemming from the carbon fiber chassis and an all-electric powertrain. all-electric powertrain.<\/a><\/strong>.\nHowever, this model is not intended for mass production, but rather a one-off design that captures the essence of the brand. <\/p>\n\n

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This project is a reflection of the brand’s commitment to innovation, while preserving the spirit of its historic models.\nThe Renault R17<\/strong> was in its time an iconic car, and this new version pays tribute to its legacy, and carries it into the future. <\/p>\n Arnaud Belloni, Vice President of the Renault brand.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

The exterior design of the R17<\/strong> has been carefully tuned by Ora \u00cfto<\/strong>, who has added a second skin to improve aerodynamics and give the car“a more fluid and modern look<\/em>“.\nThe car has been stretched by 17 cm, improving its stability on the road.\nIn addition, the model adds stylized LED headlights<\/strong>, under a rear lighting system of a single continuous strip, adding a futuristic touch to its design. <\/p>\n\n

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The classic Renault 17.\nSource: Renault Media <\/p>\n\n

The innovative interior design of the R17<\/h2>\n\n

A main aspect of the designers, was to maintain the original lines, but with improvements in the construction materials.\nIn addition, the seats were redesigned with high quality fabrics such as“Merino Wool<\/em>” and“Wool Boucl\u00e9<\/em>“, achieving a mix between classic and contemporary.\nThe instrument panel now integrates geometric digital displays that reinterpret the original dials of the R17, maintaining the spirit of the era, but with current technology. <\/p>\n\n

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