In Pictures: Renault 8 Gordini returns as 270 hp electric rally concept

The reborn 8 Gordini channels the dust-and-gravel drama of classic rallying into an electric era.

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Renault's concept honors the Gordini name's competition pedigree with a modern, wide-track stance.

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A 270 hp electric powertrain gives the new 8 Gordini far more punch than the 1964 original.

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Oversized wheels and revised suspension aim to keep the electric concept planted on loose surfaces.

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The Bleu de France heritage of the original remains central to the concept's identity.

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Like its rear-engined ancestor, the concept targets rally stages rather than show stands.

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Renault says the wide-track styling and modern chassis transform the classic formula.

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The electric 8 Gordini concept revives a name synonymous with 1960s French motorsport.

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A contemporary EV drivetrain replaces the tuned four-cylinder of the 1964 Gordini.

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