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The famous â€œGordeÂ was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car. The French blue, white stripes and radiator grill with its four round headlights all contributed to an eternal identity that is an important part of Renault's sporting heritage.

In a few months, new Gordini-labeled versions will supplement the Renault Sport range and strengthen Renaults offering in the compact sports segment.

The fashionable and sporty Gordini label still possesses its exclusive and sporting values. The Gordini versions, derived from sports models that are already renowned for their outstanding performance, will appeal to lovers of thrills at the wheel and a distinctive design.

Twingo Gordini RS will be unveiled on 25 November at LAtelier Renault on the Champs ElysÃƒÂ©es in Paris as part of the â€œChristmas in BlueÂ exhibition. It will be launched next spring. Clio Gordini RS will be launched a few months later.

AmÃƒÂ©dÃƒÂ©e Gordini, who developed almost 200,000 Renault vehicles over a 20-year period, achieved some of the brands greatest sporting achievements.

Born in 1899, just about one year after the launch of the very first Renault vehicle, AmÃƒÂ©dÃƒÂ©e Gordini demonstrated his mechanical skills from a very young age. After working as a mechanic on singleseaters, his R8 Gordinis finished 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th in the 1964 Tour of Corsica rally. In 1966, the 1300 version heralded the birth of the Gordini Cup. The R8 Gordini delighted lovers of fun driving for a whole decade.

It even featured in French films alongside famous stars, including Romy Schneider, Alain Delon and Lino Ventura, and this small sports sedan was a big hit with the younger generation of drivers. The trend had been set. Gordini became a symbol of success for a whole generation and came to embody a state of mind. The spirit of a triumphant France that shared its successes with everyone.

With its elegant finish and strong design codes, the Gordini label builds on the renowned expertise of Renault Sport, and offers a fresh interpretation of its values Renault naturally opted to build on the reputation of Renault Sport Technologies (RST) in order to transform the Gordini legend into a reality. Renaults sports branch has prolonged the Gordini heritage through its renowned expertise in motor sport and the development of its sports models.

RST is the worlds leading organizer of motor sport events. Since 2005, almost 3 million fans have attended World Series by Renault meetings, the Megane Trophy and Clio Cup races and special events for motor sport enthusiasts. RST is now a leading player in the motor sports sector.

Both in competition and series production, Renaults sports models, such as the Megane RS, Clio RS and Twingo RS, developed by RST, are acknowledged as figuring amongst the best-performing vehicles in their category.

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