Renault is unveiling its new Nepta
concept car, a four-seater cabriolet with fluid lines and a
thoroughbred profile. The low-slung body shape is an expression of
elegance and movement, while the spacious and comfortable interior
has all the hallmarks of a top-end model. Nepta is a dynamic four-seater
GT cabriolet, offering performance at the wheel that is worthy of a
prestige sedan.
An attractive and dynamic cabriolet
This flowing, elegant four-seater cabriolet is an expression of
Renault’s vision of driving pleasure.
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The wave-shaped side panels
give an impression of fluidity and highlight Nepta’s long body
shape; an effect that is further enhanced by the special anodic
aluminium colour treatment on the lower part of the body shell, the
mud flaps and the front and rear spoilers.
An attractive and dynamic cabriolet
This flowing, elegant four-seater
cabriolet is an expression of Renault’s vision of driving pleasure.
The wave-shaped side panels give an impression of fluidity and
highlight Nepta’s long body shape; an effect that is further
enhanced by the special anodic aluminium colour treatment on the
lower part of the body shell, the mud flaps and the front and rear
spoilers.
The front end is simple yet
expressive. The LED headlights are made up of three assemblies: the
daytime running lights, the dipped and main beam headlights and the
steering lights. The headlights use a technology based on the
reflection and propagation of light. The light beam from the main
headlights is reflected by crystal-shaped transparent blocks that
are electronically controlled for more precise lighting. The
quantity and distribution of the light automatically adapts to the
driving conditions.
The rounded forms of the front wings
are enhanced by the innovative boomerang-shaped indicator lights,
positioned at the top of the lighting units.
The long and tapered rear end, which
is punctuated by the crystals of the rear lights, adds a further
sense of movement to Nepta.
The overhang is longer at
the rear than at the front, highlighting the vehicle’s attractive
proportions and flowing line. Nepta is an echo of the golden age of
automotive styling, while remaining resolutely modern and
innovative.
Nepta is a combination of the dream
car and the love of fine mechanical engineering. The motor-driven
gull wing doors open to reveal the interior and the engine, which is
elegantly housed in its compartment. The centrally positioned door
hinges are covered by polished aluminium panels representing a
shooting star that runs the full length of the front bonnet,
contributing to the impression of movement that the body shell
creates.
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Nepta boasts all the features found in
prestige models with discreet technology for greater on-board
comfort. The dashboard appears to be suspended, while the extensions
of the windscreen illuminate the pedal unit and make for a bright
and clear driving station. The rev counter and cone-shaped
instruments are surrounded by leather trim. The design of the
instruments pays tribute to vehicles of the past, while the
aluminium treatment adds a modern touch.
The combination of analogue and
digital displays is a further expression of classic cars and the
modern era.
The air conditioning controls located at each end of the
dashboard can be independently adjusted by each occupant and combine
advanced technology and ease of use.
A powerplant designed for pleasure
Nepta’s longitudinally mounted 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine is the
embodiment of pleasure at the wheel. This 420hp powerplant takes
just 4.9 seconds to reach 100kph from a standing start. Coupled to
the seven-speed automatic gearbox with flick-shift controls mounted
on the steering wheel, this direct injection petrol engine combines
an outstanding drive with a significant reduction in fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions.
