Renault revives the Gordini badge
Renault has confirmed its intention to relaunch the Gordini badge next year for European market. Back in March, Renault’s director for global marketing revealed Renault’s plans to relaunch the badge at a performance level above the Renaultsport! First up will be the Renault Twingo Gordini RS, which will debut at the L’Atelier Renault in Paris on 25 November, followed by the Renault Clio Gordini RS, which will be launched early next year. A Renault Megane Gordini RS coupe is also in the pipelines.
The Gordini badge became a symbol of success for Renault in years gone by, having been derived from Renault’s supreme racing engineer, Amédée Gordini, and being adorned on the iconic R8 Gordini, which dominated rallying in the mid-1960s. The Gordini range will be available exclusively in the brands iconic French racing blue with white racing stripes color scheme.
[Source: Renault]
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