Renault 4CV
Overview
| Produced: |
1946-1961, 1105547 produced. (all 4CV models) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Convertible,4 doors,4 seats |
During the war Renault's design department had worked on a modern car. This Renault 4CV was shown for the first time at the Paris motor show in October 1946 and proved to be just what everyone was waiting for. It was small but with space enough for four adults, economical with fuel but with a good turn or speed. The orders streamed in and the waiting time quickly rose to two years. The first 4CV cars were all sprayed with paint left by the Germans which had been destined for trucks intended for the Afrika-Corps.
The half-millionth 4CV rolled out of production in 1954 with production ending finally on 6 July 1961, when more than a million had been sold.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 760cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 747cc | S4 OHV |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 mph | 31.9 s | 42 bhp 6000 | |||
| 18 bhp 4000 |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - Renault 4 - How to pick an honest 4 (1961-1992) |
96 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2006 | |||
| Buying guide - Renault 4 - How to pick an honest 4 - It sold nearly as much as the 2CV and Mini combined, yet the R4 is largely overlooked. | ||||
| Article |
Twin Test: Renault 4CV v Volkswagen Beetle |
46 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2006 | |||
| Cars don't get any more famous than the VW Beetle, but is it time to look beyond the Bug? By Roger Payne | ||||
| Article |
Group test. - One in a milion |
6 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2003 | |||
| Group test. - One in a milion - They may not have changed the world, but each of these cars found favour with more than a million happy customers - the first time this feat had been achieved by the manufacturers in question. Nigel Boothman gets his chquebook out. Renault 4 CV 1957, Toyota Corona 1 1966, Ford Anglia 105E 1960, Morris Minor Million 1960, Peugeot 403 1960, Skoda 1000 MB 1965. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars June 2000 pg 86 |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2000 | |||
| Sea view. Perfect for a sunny day, ideal for a trip to the beach, the Renault 4CV Décapotable turned the humble saloon into something much more interesting and much more desirable. | ||||
| Article |
People's champion |
96 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2011 | |||
| People's champion - Built for the masses and down to a price, Renault's innovative R4 caused a sensation 50 years ago - and it's still a great drive today. | ||||
| Article |
White Lightning |
40 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2011 | |||
| White Lightning - Malcolm Vardy didn't just restore this Renault 4 - he made it quieter and a lot more powerful. | ||||
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