Le Corbusier was known for his simplistic, modern designs, so Renault’s designers tried to evoke those design elements and aesthetics to create this two-door. The Coupé Corbusier’s front end is dominated by a hexagonal grille that’s flanked by thin, rectangular headlamps that swoop onto the fenders. A long hood combines with a low greenhouse for a sleek, streamlined profile, and certain blocky geometric shapes like the wheel surrounds give the car a strong, wide stance. A fastback rear window tapers into a futuristic-looking rear end, which features horizontal LED taillight strips and a few vents adorning the fascia. The rear-hinged doors open up to provide easier access to the two-seat cockpit.
Renault isn’t providing any details on the mechanicals of the Coupé Corbusier, as this design study isn’t meant to be foretell anything else about Renault production cars. It was commissioned to honor the 50th anniversary of Le Corbusier’s death, and to celebrate his architectural and design ethos’ impact on the history of design. The concept car was unveiled at the Villa Savoye, a famed house in the outskirts of Paris that was designed by Le Corbusier and built between 1928 and 1931.
Take a look at the interesting lines of the Renault Coupé Corbusier in the gallery below.
