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Renault phaeton tour bus hanging around at a junkyard

I posted a couple photos of this before at

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/12/similar-to-sleeping-beauties.html but these do a better job of giving us a look all over it.

Found at http://www.forum-auto.com/automobiles-mythiques-exception/section5/sujet225087-5775.htm

Dacia Reportedly Preparing New Seven Seater MPV for 2012

dacia, Dacia Logan, New Cars, Renault, Reports 9:28 PM

It appears that Renault's low cost brand Dacia is getting ready to expand its reach into yet another segment. After the top of the line Duster soft roader, the Romanian manufacturer is planning a seven seater MPV for next year, at least according to a report from French car journal, L'Automobile.

The magazine said the MPV will carry the Popster nameplate and will ride on a modified version of the Logan's platform. The engine lineup is said to include a 1.5 dci engine with various power outputs and 1.2-, 1.4- and 1.6 liter petrol engines. Measuring around 4.5 meters in length, the Popster is said to slot in between Dacia's own Logan MCV and Renault's larger Grand Scenic and come in at under €15,000.

And the MPV won't be the last new model for Dacia as it is reported the Romanian company is also planning its own version of the Kangoo, currently codenamed Project K97. It will feature sliding doors and a spilt tailgate, just like the Logan MCV and though we don't have a name for this light van-like vehicle yet, L`Automobile Magazine reports an estimated price of around 13.000 euros.

Dacia Reportedly Preparing New Seven Seater MPV for 2012

dacia, Dacia Logan, New Cars, Renault, Reports 1:35 PM

Source: L'Automobile

Dacia Duster

Renault 6:23 AM

The Dacia Duster is the first crossover SUV developed by the Romanian automaker Automobile Dacia. Officially revealed on 8 December 2009, it became available in Europe from 18 March 2010. Based on the Nissan B0 platform, the Duster measures 4.31 metres (169.7 in) in length, 1.82 metres (71.7 in) in width and has 210 mm (8.3 in) of ground clearance. Its luggage space has a volume of up to 475 litres (16.8 cu ft), while with the rear benchseat folded and tipped forward, its carrying ability can exceed 1,600 litres (57 cu ft).

Dacia Duster features Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as EBD electronic brakeforce distribution and EBA emergency brake assist. It also features ESC electronic stability control as an option on certain versions, as well as CSV understeer control and ASR traction control. This option also allows torque to be transferred away from a spinning wheel in 4x4 mode to improve traction when diagonal wheel spin occurs.

Renault Design Central Europe presented, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, a concept car named Dacia Duster. This concept vehicle (a SUV/sports coupe crossover ) addressed the needs of families, with a roomy cabin in a compact package and a large 470 L (124 US gal; 103 imp gal) trunk. The car had a very efficient motor capable of emitting 139 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer and a fuel consumption of 5.3 L (1 US gal; 1 imp gal) per 100 km (62 mi). The Dacia Duster was the first concept car entirely made by Dacia. The Duster normally had four seats but can be converted into a two seat car, the passenger seat slides under the driver's seat and the right back seat slides under the left back seat freeing an extra room of 2,000 L (71 cu ft) ideal for a bicycle.

The Duster concept car had a Dacia Logan 1.5 litre inline-4 engine equipped with Bosch Mono-Jetronic fuel injection producing 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 5400 rpm and 240 newton metres (180 ft·lbf) at 2000 rpm of torque. It was a front engined, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle based on the Nissan B platform. It accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.6 seconds. If the model had been produced, its initial price would have been around 15,000 euro (US$ 18,750).

Wallpapers Dacia Duster

Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault 2:46 PM

The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007.

The first generation Renault Laguna was launched in December 1993 as replacement for the Renault 21, initially coming as a hatchback only. Late in 1995 it was introduced an estate version, known in some markets as the Laguna Sport Tourer, and replaced the 21-based Renault Savanna/Nevada.

With its responsive handling, precise steering and stable cornering, Laguna Grand Tour is ideal for high-mileage drivers. Laguna Grand Tour also features the highest standards in safety and travelling comfort, boasting top-level soundproofing and air conditioning, standard-setting suspension, and the finest in safety technology, including ABS, ESP, electronic emergency brake assist, and a double side airbag.

Laguna Grand Tour station wagon is extremely roomy and strong on stowage compartments. The seats fold in one click to reveal a completely flat load area measuring 1,593 dm3, complete with compartments and a full-length luggage cover. With plenty of room for bags and bulky objects, it excels on holidays and business travel.

Depending on the engine, Laguna Grand Tour meets the Renault eco² criteria. Special mention goes to the 110 hp 1.6 dCi with CO2 emissions limited to 130 g/km. Laguna Estate is manufactured in the ISO 14001 certified plant of Sandouville and contains 17% recycled plastics.

Wallpapers Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault Megane Sport

Renault 11:00 PM

Renault has unveiled the new Megane Renault Sport at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show that comeswith two chassis choices, Sport and Cup limited slip differential for better traction.

The new Renault Megane Renault Sport is powered by a new-generation 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces maximum power of 250 hp (184 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 340 Nm of maximum torque at 3,000 rpm (20 hp and 40 Nm more than the Megane R26.R). The engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

The new Megane Renault Sport still uses the same suspension system as the current Megane Renault Sport where the suspension and steering functions have been separated to ensure a particularly high standard of handling and traction performance thanks to an independent steering axis layout at the front. The Renault Sport is equipped with power steering that could be fully disconnected for the track.

At the exterior, the Renault Megane Renault Sport features front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights and splitter, widened sills, central exhaust tailpipe, rear diffuser and 18-inch aluminum alloy rims.

Inside, the Megane Renault Sport features seats with extra lateral support, analogue rev-counter with visual and audible gearshift indicator, aluminum pedal cover and Renault Sport badge on the headrests, rev-counter background and dashboard.