Renault Dauphine
| Renault Dauphine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Ondine Renault Gordini Renault 850 Dauphine Alfa Romeo IKA Dauphine IKA Gordini |
| Production | 1956–1967 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Fernand Picard, Robert Barthaud, Jacques Ousset |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car or economy car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Related | Renault Floride/Caravelle Henney Kilowatt Hino Contessa |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 845 cc (51.6 cu in) Ventoux I4 |
| Transmission | 3/4-speed manual 3-speed push-button semi-automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,267 mm (89.3 in) |
| Length | 3,937 mm (155.0 in) |
| Width | 1,524 mm (60.0 in) |
| Height | 1,441 mm (56.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 650 kg (1,430 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault 4CV |
| Successor | Renault 8 Renault 6 |
The Renault Dauphine (pronounced [dɔfin]) is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive four-door economy sedan with three-box styling, manufactured and marketed by Renault from 1956 to 1967 across a single generation.
Along with such cars as the Citroën 2CV, Volkswagen Beetle, Morris Minor, Mini and Fiat 600, the Dauphine pioneered the modern European economy car. More than two million Dauphines were manufactured, many under licence by other manufacturers outside of France.
Renault marketed numerous variants of the Dauphine, including a luxury version, the Renault Ondine; a decontented version, the Dauphine Teimoso (Brazil, 1965); sporting versions marketed as the Dauphine Gordini and the Ondine Gordini, and the 1093 factory racing model; as well as a prominent derivative, the Caravelle/Floride, a Dauphine-based two-door coupé and convertible.