Renault Filante Record 2025 concept car

Renault Filante Record 2025

Renault Filante Record 2025 is no ordinary concept car. It is an electric demo car, designed to be bold and innovative, fusing Renault’s rich heritage with a futuristic vision of electric mobility. It also pays tribute to the history and heritage of the brand, which has always seen motorsports and records as a way to validate its innovations, before applying them to production models.

Inspired by the legendary 40 CV des Records (1925-1926), Nervasport des Records (1934) and Etoile Filante (1956), this single-seater appears to be sculpted by air. It is not only an exercise in style, but also a demonstration of exceptional aerodynamic efficiency and cutting-edge technology, underlining Renault’s commitment to innovation and more sustainable and efficient mobility.

Weight was also a priority in the design of Renault Filante Record 2025. This is clear in every detail, down to the finish. The visible screws on the bodywork are inspired by aircraft construction techniques. The purpose is not only to make the car lighter but also to give it a contemporary, high-tech look. Alongside the other design features inspired by the world of aeronautics, these visible screws underline the brand’s commitment to innovative and more sustainable vehicle design.

The design of this demo car is about much more than looks: it is part of an approach to push the limits of efficiency and performance. From the aerodynamic fairings to the lightweight chassis, every feature was designed to maximise energy efficiency. At the same time, the historic and aeronautical inspiration give this vehicle a unique personality, with its sights set squarely on the future.

The interior design of Filante Record 2025 takes the same approach as the exterior, with a cockpit inspired by the worlds of aviation and space travel, in which every detail is designed to maximise performance, comfort and efficiency. In this pared-down environment, each component or system (safety and opening functions, cruise control, accelerator, braking, etc.) is within easy reach of the driver, with a design geared towards ergonomics and weight reduction. The choice of materials also reflects this thinking. The driver’s seat, for example, is made from stretched canvas, similar in style to a hammock, for a lightweight design with optimum support.

The seat adapts to the body shape of the driver, who feels as one with the vehicle. The seat is supported by thin carbon blades clad in a technical textile, a choice again inspired by the aeronautics and aerospace industries, where every gram is important in maximising performance.

The integration of the controls and instruments reflects a flowing, minimalist approach. Each function is displayed on an ultra-thin digital screen.

The steering wheel is the visible component of an innovative control architecture: its handles control the acceleration, braking and steering functions using fully electronic steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire technologies, discreetly integrated into a 3D printed structure made of Scalmolloy. This approach is inspired by aeronautical technologies, where controls need to be both ergonomic and rapidly accessible. At the centre of the steering wheel, a flexible panoramic screen wrapped around a cylinder provides a clear and immediate display of essential data, such as speed, range and driving parameters. Finally, the steering wheel is attached to the protective bubble of the cockpit, rising upwards when it is opened to make it easier for the driver to get in and out.

An ingenious system of air circulation makes it possible to ventilate the cockpit without the need for more technical parts, again with a view to weight and energy savings.

The F1-inspired driving position is designed for ergonomics and visibility. The driver’s legs are positioned over the batteries, for a better architectural result.

Supplied by Ampere, cell-to-pack technology maximises the energy efficiency of the vehicle while delivering space and weight savings.

The cells are integrated directly into the battery pack without intermediate modules. This technique reduces the weight of the battery pack while also optimising its form factor and the available space. This was a major challenge for Renault Filante Record 2025, which is just 1.71 metres wide.

This new architecture also brought down the overall weight of the vehicle to 1,000kg with a battery of 600 kg. The carbon battery casing also contributes to weight savings, while providing increased strength and protection.

The Renault Filante Record 2025 demo car will be on show at the Rétromobile motor show in Paris from 5 to 9 February 2025, before setting out to establish a new record for efficiency in the first half of the year.

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