The Matra-Renault partnership revolutionized the automotive world in 1984 with the launch of Espace. They had equally ambitious aims for Avantime, an avant-garde vehicle inspired by the famous MPV. From conc
The Spider was not a typical vehicle in the Renault range. A no-concessions sports car emphasizing thrills rather than comfort. Designed and built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts... Just another motor show pr
Despite its distinctive personality, Twingo respects the tradition of the brand, but with its own individual ambitions. It embodies Renault’s values that are rooted in a form of modernity that combines both the human and the affectionate touches.
The Renault 25 was the natural descendent of a long line of prestigious Renault luxury cars, a French-style executive model with classic styling combined with technological innovation and generous dimensions. Boasting equal measures of onboard com
The world’s 1st real MPV, Espace revolutionized family motoring. This strange vessel – an open living room on wheels – was initially viewed with amazement but went on over the years to firmly establish itself.
In 1979 the Marreau brothers were the talk of the Paris-Dakar rally, when they finished close behind the winners with a Renault 4. 3 years later, they won the event with a Renault 20 turbo 4x4.
With the launch of the Fuego in 1980, Renault met the challenge of producing a modern, affordable coupé. The rebirth of the Renault coupé At the end of the 1970s, Renault decided to replace th
Learning... and winning British Grand Prix, Silverstone, in 1977. For its debut in Formula 1 racing, Renault dared to be different by entering a car with a turbocharged 1500 engine. All the other team
The Renault V6 engine had proved its worth since its launch in 1973. In that year it claimed its 1st victory as a sports prototype, followed by 5 others in 1974. In 1976 and 1977, the same engine was European Formula 2 Champion twice in a row with
Renault notched up an impressive one-two with the 15 and 17. Sleek, elegant and agile, the Régie’s 2 coupés marked the 1970s and set the stage for the Fuego. Read on to find out more about these eye-catching sister models.
Renault notched up an impressive one-two with the 15 and 17. Sleek, elegant and agile, the Régie’s 2 coupés marked the 1970s and set the stage for the Fuego. Read on to find out more about these eye-catching sister models.
The birth of the Renault 5 in 1972 was a milestone in the history of Renault. The meteoric success of this stylish urban vehicle, aimed originally at young female buyers, turned the French automotive market on its head.