the renault 4 celebrates its 50th anniversary
because the third bestselling model in automobile history (it sits behind the volkswagen beetle and ford model T to consider that honor)
and also the bestselling french vehicle around the globe with sales more than eight million units in additional than 100 countries,
the renault 4 has turned into a style icon.
the renault 4, invented in 1956 by pierre dreyfus, who wanted to make a versatile, affordable vehicle having a worldwide calling
that could match the alterations in society which were being observed because the 1960s contacted.
he launched the idea of the ‘blue jeans’ vehicle.
renault 4 clan ‘bye bye’, 1992.
the historic exhibition in renault ‘s headquarter office in boulogne-billancourt, paris features no. 0001 from the the final limited series (of total 1000).
the model ongoing to become produced in slovenia and the other agents, until 1994, although only in small figures.
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carrying out a five-year incubation period, the renault 4, the very first renault front-wheel drive passenger vehicle, was displayed in the 1961 paris motor
show. a van and three trade versions were launched concurrently: the R3, that was dropped in the catalogue the year after,
the R4 and also the R4L (L = luxury).
throughout the lengthy period if this was readily available for purchase, the renault 4 is made in a number of modifications, together with a van, a four-wheel
drive vehicle along with a cabriolet. other variants, like the rodeo, along with a lengthy listing of limited editions were also released, the very best known of
which in france were: the parisienne (1963), the safari (1975), the jogging (1981) and also the sixties (1985).
renault 3, 1961. straight four engine, 603 cc, 20 hp at 4700 revoltions per minute. transmission: 3-speed manual gear box + reverse. restored by renault classic.
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a far more slimmed lower model was the renault 3 also of 1961. the reason ended up being to present an less costly version with three fiscal hp.
in the finish from the fifties, cars went through profound changes and also at renault, the 4CV is showing wear and tear and also the rear engine doesn't facilitate
its use like a utility vehicle. both presented in this summer 1961, the Renault 3 and 4 are complemented with a luxury version with six side home windows,
whose name, 4L, is going to be adopted through the public for the whole range. it's the first vehicle from the organization with front-wheel drive (following
the estafette utility vehicle), it features a flat floor pan along with a hatchback. its sealed cooling circuit and it is no-lube couplings reduce maintenance
towards the strict minimum.
large flowers and also the ‘peace and love symbol’
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within the exhibition ‘modulo 4′, as one example of two different lifestyles, which were connected towards the renault 4, the histoire collection department
has produced a distinctive model. as the rear has all of the characteristics from the famous model ‘parsienne’, mainly targeted at a metropolitan
and feminine subscriber base, the leading boasts large flowers and also the ‘peace and love symbol’ to stimulate the ies.
dreyfus wanted a vehicle which was suitable for the requirements of a quick-altering society. people everywhere were departing the countryside behind
inside a vast movement by which modernity started with rural exodus. these new urbanites didn't settle only within the town centres but headed
for brand new urban districts which were beginning to grow and morph into suburbs. it had been a " new world " in which the population was becoming
more and more active along with a new middle-class was burgeoning. it had been the finish of city cars being dramatically not the same as country cars
arrived to invent versatile models, even though this notion wasn’t limited to cabin space.
the onslaught of built-up areas and the possible lack of trains and buses systems saw automobiles start to play a leading role.
they have to be workhorses from monday to friday, but additionally match the leisure needs of households on weekends and through holidays.
a sluggish but significant development which grew to become more pronounced through the years was the altering role of ladies in society.
with full employment, adding another earnings shook up social groups and family models. it increased consumption idem for cars.
not just did the amount of driving licenses finally begin to balance between your sexes, but women also started using automobiles,
which brought for them playing a decisive role within their purchase.
historic photo of renault 4 morphing in to the ‘parsienne’ urban although not snobby, utilitarian although not rough.
the renault 4 production exceeded the fir
million mark, renault offered over eight million models in 31 years.
just six years after its launch, the renault 4 production exceeded the fir
million mark, other records were damaged because the vehicle arrived at
a complete production figure of 8,135,424 throughout its 31-year career.
the renault 4 only agreed to be as effective outdoors of france and it was created or put together in no less than 27 countries
(additionally to france, around australia, nigeria, chile and also the philippines&...)
its lightweight, the spartan but functional interior and the opportunity to adjust to all kinds of use made the renault 4 an immediate hit
to resolve the problem of manufacturing three versions, renault explored the thought of developing a platform-type chassis by having an as-yet
vague perception of interchangeable physiques. the thought of a monocoque structure – viewed as essential to minimize bodyweight and production costs –
was dropped. rather, an innovative method of body design found an effective solution of day, giving customers the chance to specify the
configuration of the vehicle. this off-the-peg approach brought to renault’s dealers fitting factors that distinguished between your saloon,
semi-van and van models like a purpose of the client’s wishes. some other key choice was the aaption of the system that needs to be removable
and interchangeable, which basically means front-wheel.
production until 1992.
renault announced the finish from the renault 4 in an announcement 3 factories would still make the renault 4 next date and thru 1994: the other agents and slovenia.
to help make the vehicle versatile, the very first idea was the flat floor, which facilitated loading. this naturally brought to 3 additional features:
the possible lack of a rear finish panel, an very low sill along with a ‘back entrance’ which may will continue to be referred to as a tailgate.
renault was inventing the 2-volume vehicle by having an engine compartment along with a combined cabin/boot.
the inside space could then evolve based on the needs from the moment by folding the trunk bench seat to transform the household vehicle into
a van, or vice-versa.
white-colored or gray for skilled contractors, fast for that gendarmerie, sky blue for EDF-GDF and vibrant yellow for that postal service: the renault 4 used the shades of their employers without undermining its industrious spirit .
renault chosen independent torsion bar suspensions that offer generous travel, to be able to drive on dirt roads or trunk roads.
the vehicle might have no maintenance demands either: forget about lube points and water levels to watch (because of the development of a
sealed cooling circuit). using its expansion chamber (a Renault innovation) to gather the surplus liquid dilated at hot temperatures,
the air conditioning labored like a closed circuit to avoid losses and eliminate the requirement for topping up. this freed renault 4 proprietors from
fretting about the fluid level the additional bonus was they no more needed to add antifreeze during the cold months.
renault 4 gendarmerie, 1992
4 cylinders, 1108 cm3, 3,67 m x 1,55 m, 720 kg, 110km/h
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renault 4 gendarmerie, here proven nr. 8.135.422
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regrettably, we won’t be seeing the renault 4 on the highway again, but to celebrate the model’s 50th anniversary,
renault stages several important occasions:
1 the ‘modulo 4′ traveling exhibition (which designboom anticipated in the following paragraphs).
a far more complete selection was proven at ‘Rtromobile’, the classic vehicle show in paris, be going to ‘world Sries by renault’ within the
autoworld museum in the city and also to in france they national motor museum in mulhouse.
created by renault’s histoire collection department, the exhibition features 13 cars that epitomise the R4’s background and characteristics.
renault 4 miss 60, a vehicle construed through the fashion label of the identical name to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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2 the renault 4 miss 60 echoes the specific high-street fashion
brand miss 60, along with the jeans dear to pierre dreyfus.
it had been be also on show at ‘Rtromobile’, from feb two to seven, 2011.
it is dependant on a 1965 renault 4L featuring a particular body colour and bespoke decals around the boot, rear left wing and 2 of their wheels,
in addition to specific back lights as well as an interior trimmed in gray jeans with pink stitching and embroidered patterns.
the model taken advantage of its very own off-road racing championship and it was a popular way of transport for youthful people itching look around the planet.
it had been also located on such celebrated motorsport occasions because the rallye monte-carlo and also the paris-dakar. twelve months it also finished the celebrated african rally-raid around the podium&...
3 4L worldwide meeting
for that third year running, the 4L worldwide meeting will enable fans from across europe, as well as further afield, to collect in thenay,
loir-et-cher, france, on this summer 15-17, 2011. since its creation by 4L magazine, the wedding is anticipated to draw in several 1000 enthusiasts.
three renault 4s around the 2011 historic rallye monte-carlo
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‘renault 4 ever’ worldwide design competition,
designboom along with renault produce an worldwide design competition:
‘renault 4 ever’ re-design the renault 4.
participation is available to to applicants of all the country on the planet,
to professionals, students, and style-enthusiasts free registration is needed.
(registration is going to be recognized through june 16th, 2011 records should be posted before june 20, 2011.
first prize
the winning design will receive a renault 4 that michel leclre (ex f1 driver)
has driven within the 2011 historic rallye monte-carlo.
the vehicle is dependant on a 1965 renault 4l (worth of the vehicle € 15.000 euro)
the
renault 4 that's been driven by michel leclre (ex f1 driver) within the 2011 historic rallye
monte-carlo
like a tribute towards the works renault 4 records for that 1962 and 1963
montes, the histoire collection department has prepared three
renault 4s
for that historic rallye monte-carlo (that was organized from the month of january 27
to feb 2, 2011). these 3 cars happen to be entirely stripped
and reconstructed. they've been outfitted to tackle the
challenges from the 2,500 km route at the disposal of motorists jean ragnotti, manu guigou and
michel duvernay.
the
renault 4 that michel leclre (ex f1 driver) has driven within the 2011 historic rallye
monte-carlo, the very first prize within the renault-designboom worldwide design competition.
short renault 4 profile
project launch: 1956
name: project 112. in-house, the work was nicknamed �’ in mention of cost indexed by the brief (350,000 francs).
first public appearances: press: august 1961, public: october 1961 in the paris motor show.
quantity of countries in which the model was manufactured/put together: 28 countries (including france).
quantity of countries in which the model was marketed: greater than 100.
finish of production: december 3, 1992.
final amount of vehicles created: 8,135,424
names and nicknames from the renault 4: in italia, the JP4 was marketed as ‘rana’ (frog).
in the country, it had been nicknamed ‘cuatro latas’ (four boxes), within the former yugoslavia, it had been known as ‘katcra’ (catherine).
in argentina, ‘el correcaminos’ (path runner) as well as in finland, it grew to become ‘tiparellu’ (droplet).
racing series: coupe de france renault mix elf (1974 until 1984).
the primary engines employed for the R4: 603cc, 747cc, 782cc, 845cc, 956cc and 1,108cc.
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