Renault Dauphine

Tuesday 06 October 2009
The Renault Dauphine is an automobile produced by French manufacturer Renault from 1956 to 1967. A luxury version, badged as the Renault Ondine was sold from 1960 to 1962. The Dauphine was assembled in many countries; South Africa, Australia, Mexico, Belgium and Ireland and under license in Italy, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Israel, USA and Japan. A sport model, the Gordini, was also available with a standard 4-speed transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes, as well as engine modifications to increase the horsepower. A factory racing model, the "1093" was homologated with about 2140 units produced in 1962/3.

Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders
- capacity: 845 cc
- horsepower: 32 HP
- gearbox: 4+1
- top speed: 110 km/h