Renault could follow up its 5 Turbo 3E with a limited-run, high-performance sports car based on the new 8 Gordini concept, Renault boss Fabrice Cambolive has confirmed, Autocar reports.

According to Cambolive, Renault wants to prove that electric cars can be not only ecological, but also emotional, dynamic, and interesting to drive. This is exactly the task the company set itself when creating the 8 Gordini concept, which was presented at the Paris motor show.

“When when we discussed Gordini, we wanted to show we could do an electric car with a lot of emotions, sportiness and desirability,” Cambolive explained. At the same time, the head of Renault emphasized that the company must first launch the production of the 5 Turbo 3E and start deliveries. Only then will it be possible to consider new projects of such a scale.

“After the Turbo 3E, the Gordini could be one of the opportunities,” he told Autocar. The electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E is built on the new Alpine Performance Platform, which was developed by the Alpine sports division for the next generation of the A110 model.

The car is equipped with separate electric engines installed in the wheels, the total power of which is 533 horsepower. Production is planned to begin in 2028, and the release will be limited to 1980 copies.

The Renault 8 Gordini concept is a new interpretation of the Renault 8 model, which was first introduced in 1962. Instead of a four-seater sedan with a rear engine, the designers have created a two-seater coupe with a length of 4,120 mm. The exterior of the car makes reference to the heritage of Gordini, a famous French company that gained fame by preparing Renault cars for racing and rallying, and later became part of Renaultsport.

The concept has characteristic round headlights, additional lower headlights reminiscent of the brand's rally past, as well as the traditional Gordini blue-and-white color scheme with racing stripes. The car is equipped with 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels.

According to Renault, the powertrain develops 270 horsepower. The cabin features sports seats, round-shaped digital instruments, an aluminum front panel, physical switches, and a rally-style pedal on the passenger side. Despite the interest in a possible serial continuation, Renault emphasizes that at present the 8 Gordini is exclusively a demonstration project.

Later, the car is planned to be installed in the company's new museum in Flins, France—where the 8 was originally manufactured. At the same time, the concept could influence the design of future cars of the brand. Renault concept car chief Roman Gauvin separately noted the rear headlights, which become practically invisible when the car is turned off. Renault intends to study the possibility of applying this technology to serial cars.

Gauvin noted that the company does not yet plan to revive the Renault 8 as a serial model. He added that the main goal of the concept is to pay tribute to Gordini and show what a compact and maneuverable sports car with an accessible spirit can be.