Renault has selected the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend to unveil the new 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe.

The Laguna Coupe is powered by several power plants which include the brand-new 3.0-liter V6 dCi turbo diesel engine producing 235 hp (173 kW) and maximum torque of 450 Nm. Another version is the 3.5 V6 petrol engines which are mated for the first time mated for the first time with the AJ0 automatic 6-speed transmission it shares with the diesel engine producing 240 hp (175 kW) and maximum torque of 330 Nm.

With the engine configuration above, the Laguna Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds. The car also benefits from the best engines available for Laguna, in particular the top performing versions of the range’s two-litre petrol and diesel powerplants. The Renault Laguna Coupe measures at 4.64 m long and 1.83 m wide and stands on its 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels. The car is also equipped with Active Drive chassis and 4-wheel steering system first introduced on the Renault Laguna GT Version which enhance manoeuvrability in town and also on twisty roads where it promise outstanding handling precision.

Renault Laguna Coupe will be shown in better detail at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show and will be available for international media road tests immediately after that. As the spearhead of the Laguna range, it has been designed to offer sheer driving pleasure and plays a key role in the Renault’s brand’s expansion in the upper-range market. Renault Laguna Coupe epitomizes this savoir-faire when it comes to motoring enjoyment and quality which is built into its genes and which can be seen in the finish which matches even the most demanding standards. Laguna Coupe will be introduced progressively across the Renault sales network from mid-October featuring a long list of luxury equipment.