Renault 4CV

Renault 4CV - On October 3, 1946, after an eight-year break due to the Second World War, the 33rd Paris Motor Show was opened, featuring many vehicles that dated back to the pre-war years. But the event also hosted a few rarities that had been developed in secret during the conflict. The most surprising attraction of all was the perfect illustration of how the revelation of a hush-hush project could draw more than 800,000 visitors to the show. The Renault 4CV was finally unveiled. Read the fact sheet

Renault Alpine A106

Renault Alpine A106 - Launched in 1955, this lightweight, compact – and fast – sports car quickly made a name for itself at rallies the world over. It marked the start of a highly successful partnership between Renault and the Alpine brand. Read the fact sheet

Dauphine

Dauphine - Dauphine took over from the 4CV in 1956, but not as a replacement. The name dauphine (heiress) was highly significant. Release was a major event on the motoring scene, and followed up by a highly successful career on French and export markets.  Read the fact sheet

Renault Espace

Renault Espace - April 1984. The press discovered a strange vessel developed by Renault in close cooperation with Matra. Espace – the world's first real MPV – was a turning point in the history of family cars. Read the fact sheet

Renault 16

Renault 16 - "Car of the Year 1965", the R16 revolutionized the sleepy world of family cars. Its technical innovations were seen as surprising, even shocking. But the launch marked the start of a passionate love story between this revolutionary car and those who drove it. Read the fact sheet

Renault R4

Renault R4 - Anybody who visited France in the 1960s or 1970s can picture the scene. Just close your eyes and imagine a French village with the bakery, post office… and 4L parked just in front! A social phenomenon in itself, the 4L – as it quickly came to be called – was produced in greater volumes than any other French car. Read the fact sheet

Renault 8 Gordini

Renault 8 Gordini - This car is a legend! One of the most popular sporting models ever produced by Renault, the R8 Gordini boasted a top speed of 175 kph and an unbeatable price. It was the first car to make sporty driving accessible to an entire generation. Read the fact sheet

Reinastella

Reinastella - Originally named Renahuit, the Reinastella was unveiled at the 1928 Paris Motor Show. The sophisticated elegance and luxury of this prestigious model made it the "Queen of Billancourt". Read the fact sheet

Renault 5

Renault 5 - When the Renault 5 was released in 1972, it caused a ripple of surprise, soon followed by a wave of massive acceptance, as the appeal sunk in and the car took up its natural position on the French motoring scene, as a highly creative yet popular vehicle in tune with the epoch’s spirit of new-found freedom.  Read the fact sheet