Renault 17
Overview
| Produced: |
1971-1979, 92589 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
Renault sold the R15 and R17 as competitors for the Ford Capri and Opel Manta. These were not really sports cars but they had sporting lines and had enough space for smaller families. Engine capacity ranged from 1,289 - 1,565 cc for power of 60 - 108 bhp.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1647cc | S4 OHV | 79mm x 84mm | ||
| 1565cc | S4 OHV | Renault S4 OHV (15,18 etc) | 77mm x 84mm | 9.25 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 1 | Twin-choke carb |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 mph | 11 s | 18 s | 26 mpg | 90 bhp 5500 | 17TL (1565cc engine) |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum | Servo-assisted |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Renault Alpine A310 VF (1976) | Barons | 20 May 2003 | £2000.00 | - |
| 511 | Renault 17TL (1972) | Brooks | 12 Sep 1999 | Not sold | |
| 465 | Renault 17TL (1972) | Brooks | 29 Jul 1999 | Not sold | |
| 45A | Renault Alpine A110 (1968) | Coys | 29 Jul 1995 | £15000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Seventeen and green |
48 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2002 | |||
| Seventeen and Green - Being French and rare, Paul Beckett's Renault 17TS was never going to be an easy restoration. Kevin Leaper investigates just how tricky it got. | ||||
| Article |
Quick buy - Renault 15/17 - Fifteen love |
118 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2010 | |||
| Quick buy - Renault 15/17 - Fifteen love - Renault's fast, fun and forgotten four-seater. | ||||
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