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2021.11.30 22:12 GMT+8

Flying Renault 4 marks anniversary of classic car

Updated 2021.11.30 22:12 GMT+8
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Renault has unveiled a flying version of its classic Renault 4 to mark the car's 60th anniversary.

 

New and old. The Renault 4 from 60 years ago and what it may look like in 60 years time /Renault

 

The electric vehicle is a fully working model, known as the AIR4, and powered by four propellers, one at each corner of a frame underneath the chassis. 

A driver can enter the vehicle by lifting up the top of the cabin, which is hinged at the hood.

 

The AIR4 will go on display in Paris and then the U.S. /Renault

 

Designed by TheArsenale agency, the flying car is capable of reaching heights of up to 700 meters and can fly at more than 90 kilometers per hour. It has been built in France and will go on show at an exhibition in Paris.

In a press release, Renault described the car as "a wink to how this icon could look in another 60 years," suggesting there are no immediate plans for production.

 

The vehicle is designed for a single passenger. /Renault

The Renault 4 earned a place in France's motoring heritage as an accessible and affordable family car. Between 1961 and 1992, 8 million were sold in 100 countries.

The AIR4 cabin. /Renault

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