Renault introduces Coupe Corbusier concept

Renault has introduced a new design study called Coupe Corbusier at a private event held outside of Paris, France. As its name implies, the posh two-door was designed as a homage to French architect Le Corbusier, and to the luxurious sedans that roamed the streets of the French capital during the 1930s.

The Coupe Corbusier looks like no Renault before it. When viewed from the side, it immediately stands out thanks to a long hood, a low roof line and a fastback-like silhouette. The front end is characterized by thin LED headlights, a large hexagonal grille with metal inserts and a hood ornament.

Renault says the coupe boasts a minimalist-yet-luxurious cockpit with space for two passengers on ultra-thin bucket seats. Its roof is made up of several frame-less glass panels attached to metal beams, a design solution also found on Le Corbusier-penned buildings and houses. Cargo can be stored in the trunk or in compartments cleverly built into the front fenders.

Technical details haven’t been announced yet, and whether or not the concept is functional is anyone’s guess. The coupe’s dimensions and proportions hint that it’s not based on an existing member of the Renault family.

Renault stresses that the Coupe Corbusier is merely a one-off design study that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Le Corbusier’s death. The coupe won’t be added to the automaker’s lineup as a regular-production model, and it wasn’t built to give the public a preview of Renault’s next design direction.