Renault Plans to Continue with Gordini but Revamp Its Image

RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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brought the Gordini brand back in 2009 with the Twingo RS GordiniRenault Twingo GordiniFrance, 2012 > present3 photos
and the Clio Gordini RSRenault Clio 2.0 Gordini RSFrance, 2011 > present4 photos
. According to Renault Chief Operating Officer Carolos Tavares, the company has new plans for the company and plans to harden its image as inexpensive, track-focused cars. 

According to Tavares, in the future Renault will only use the Gordini name on its most specialized track cars in the future.

“Renaultsport models will be sporty and Gordini will be a step beyond – the ultimate track-focused car. A Gordini will only be sold for the road as a derivative of a special track car," said Tavares.

Renault announced yesterday a partnership with CaterhamCaterhamUnited Kingdom, 1973 > present9 models
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to bring back the AlpineAlpineFrance, 1955 > 199414 models
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brand. The cars will be designed by both companies and built at the old Alpine factory in Dieppe where Renault current builds Renaultsport models. 

Source: Autocar