The **Paris Motor Show** will showcase a fully electric version of a famous 1960s sports car, though it will not be sold to the public. This reinterpretation aims to celebrate Renault’s heritage without commercial production. Alongside this, the Renault 2CV, a beloved French car known for its simplicity and durability, will also make a return. However, the R8 Gordini, another classic Renault model, will stay as a one-of-a-kind concept car. Renault has no plans to mass-produce it, unlike previous models such as the R4 and R5, which were revived for the market. The Renault 8 Gordini was introduced in 1964 and was a popular sports car designed to help both amateur and professional drivers gain experience. It featured a unique "all rear" layout, meaning the engine and driving components were located at the back. Named after Amédée Gordini, a mechanical expert who specialized in modifying standard engines into high-performance ones, the Gordini had 95 horsepower—almost double that of the standard Renault 8. This made it a powerful yet accessible car for enthusiasts. Unlike the R17 project, which involved renowned designer Ora Ito, the R8 Gordini concept was developed internally through a competition at Renault Design. Over 300 sketches were submitted, and two designs were selected as the foundation for the final model. The resulting car is a blend of these ideas, with a major change from the original R8: it transforms from a small saloon into a two-door coupé. The car is 4.12 meters long, 12 cm longer than the original, but its width increases significantly—from 1.49 to 1.88 meters. The wheels are 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the back, giving it a modern and dynamic look. The design of the R8 Gordini concept reflects the "café racer" trend, which focuses on modernizing vintage motorcycles by emphasizing clean lines and the exposed beauty of materials and mechanics. The car features a front without a traditional grille, round headlights, a long "V" shaped hood, a small grille at the base of the windshield, bullet-shaped mirrors, and embossed details along the body’s belt line. The rear slopes slightly to highlight its speed and agility, and the car is finished in blue with the classic two white stripes. Inside, the concept car uses subtle neo-retro elements, such as a cross-hatch cap and a dashboard reimagined as a flat aluminum panel with round dials. The design limits the number of buttons and parts to emphasize driving simplicity. The bucket seats are partially covered in blue velvet. Technically, the car is powered by a 270 horsepower electric motor at the rear, maintaining the original rear-wheel drive layout. The modern R8 Gordini will be on display at the **Paris Motor Show** from October 12 to 18 and will later be featured in Renault's new museum in Flins, expected to open in early 2028.