In 1962, the Renault 4CV was replaced by another back-to-basic car, the Renault 4. It was no secret that the “r4" was aimed at giving the Citroën 2CV some competition. Like the 2CV, the r4 had front wheel drive. Renault used the 4CV’s 747cc engine in the r4. A station wagon-like r4 provided seating for four. In later years, the engine was upgraded to the 845cc engine from the Dauphine and then to a higher-geared 1108cc version called the 4GTL. The body is a room 5 door station wagon. It has a sealed cooling system, all-independent suspension by torsion bars, and a unique “pull-push” gear shifter on the dashboard. This car was a design the French loved and it was made up to the mid-1990s.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Régie Nationale des Usines Renault
Country of Origin: France
Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, front wheel drive
Engine: 1108cc, 4 cylinder, water cooled
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 75 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1962-92
Number Produced: 8½ Million
Original Cost: Unknown
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Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
