Voiture miniature Renault 12 Gordini blue SOLIDO reference 8188 (1/18th scale)

This blue Renault 12 Gordini from SOLIDO represents one of the most iconic cars of French motorsport of the 1970s. This 1/18th scale model car, reference 8188, perfectly captures the spirit of this sports sedan that marked the history of Renault and won the hearts of car enthusiasts.

A true collector's item , this faithful reproduction demonstrates SOLIDO's expertise in creating quality car model cars, offering collectors an authentic piece of French sporting heritage.

Characteristics of the model car

• Model: Renault 12 Gordini
• Brand: Renault
• Year: 1970-1975
• Scale: 1/18th
• Color: Blue
• Protective case included: Yes

The original Renault 12 Gordini model

The Renault 12 Gordini was born in 1970 from Renault's desire to create a sporty version of its R12 family saloon. Developed in collaboration with Amédée Gordini, the "wizard" of Billancourt, this high-performance version transformed a modest saloon into a true French bomb . Equipped with the 1.6-litre engine developing 125 horsepower, it immediately stood out with its characteristic blue paint and white stripes.

This Renault Gordini revolutionized the approach to popular motorsport in France. Its impressive performance—0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h—made it an absolute benchmark in its category. The R12 Gordini quickly developed a reputation for reliability and efficiency that appealed to both amateur and professional drivers.

Its commercial success, although modest with around 5,000 units produced, definitively established Renault's sporting reputation and paved the way for future Alpine Renaults and other high-performance creations from the diamond brand.

Renault and the Gordini heritage

In the early 1970s, Renault was undergoing a period of major transformation . The collaboration with Amédée Gordini, formalized in 1969 by the acquisition of the Gordini team, allowed the French brand to develop its sporty image. This strategic alliance gave rise to exceptional vehicles, of which the R12 Gordini was one of the first flagships.

Founded in 1899 by Louis Renault, Renault's history was at a turning point. The brand, which had built a solid reputation in the popular automobile industry, was seeking to conquer new markets and attract a younger, sportier clientele. Gordini's expertise in engine tuning and sports chassis provided exactly what Renault needed to establish its performance-oriented approach.

This period also marks the golden age of French cars on the international scene, with Renault gradually establishing itself as a manufacturer capable of competing with foreign brands in the field of pure sportiness.

Complete your model car collection

This Renault 12 Gordini SOLIDO occupies a privileged place in the world of French car model cars. At 1/18th scale, it offers an exceptional level of detail that allows you to appreciate all the aesthetic subtleties of the original, from its elegant lines to its sporty specificities. This reproduction fits perfectly into a collection dedicated to 1/18th scale model cars or vehicles from the 1970s .

Passionate collectors of French automobiles will find it an ideal complement to other iconic models of the era. It harmonizes particularly well with other Renault sports cars or French racing cars of the same period. This model car will appeal to motorsport enthusiasts as well as those nostalgic for the golden age of the French automobile industry, constituting a precious testimony to an era when France excelled in the creation of authentic sports sedans .