Renault Nepta

The Nepta will be Renault's star turn at the Paris Motor Show later this month

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Inspired by classic grand tourers, Nepta has dramatic modern look. Under bonnet is powerful V6 engine

13th September 2006

Called the Nepta, it's a luxury convertible that is pitched as a modern interpretation of classic grand tourers of the past. It features rear-wheel drive and a 420bhp twin-turbocharged V6 engine, and offers seating for four.

Measuring five metres in length, the Nepta has more in common with Bentley's Continental GTC than any other Renault - but with LED headlights, aluminium sills and an amazing tapering tail, it even shades the British car for visual drama.

Access to the cabin is via huge doors which are driven by electric motors. Inside, the model features soft leather, DVD screens and a floating central dial stack. Despite its massive girth, the Nepta is no slouch - the turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 is said to propel the big drop-top from 0-60mph in less than five seconds.