Renault Zoom

The Renault Zoom was a concept car created by Matra and Renault and was first introduced at the 1992 Paris Motor Show.

The car had a length of 2,650 mm (104.3 in) and a width of 1,520 mm (59.8 in). The Zoom was powered by a 45 kW electric motor. It was unique in having fold up wheels helping it to park on pavements resulting in a variable wheelbase between 2.65m and 2.30m when the vehicle is stopped. Width remains constant at 1.52m, which means Zoom is 23 cm higher in retracted wheelbase configuration. Two beetle-wing doors mounted on inclined axes reduce lateral bodywork clearance to a minimum and make Zoom easy to use in the tightest of spots

The Zoom was an urban and suburban concept car born of common research by Renault and Matra into modern electric vehicles. Zoom was a relatively early venture into the world of city runabouts and utilised an electric power system in addition to a variable wheelbase. The engine is 90 percent recyclable.

A communication centre mounted between the two seats houses a hands-free telephone and power-up control for Carminat navigation system.