Renault 5 ad 1985

Renault 5 ad Datum van opname: 28-06-1985 Bron: Pal Betamax Renault 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Renault 5 is a supermini manufactured and marketed by Renault over two generations 1972–1985 (also called R5) and 1984–1996 (also called Super 5 or Supercinq). The R5 was marketed in the US as Le Car, from 1976 to 1983.[1] The R5 spawned the Renault 7, a four door sedan variant manufactured marketed 1974–1984 in Spain by Renault’s subsidiary, FASA-Renault.[2]. The Renault 5 achieved cult status,[3] becoming the best-selling car in France from 1972-1986, with a total production exceeding 5.5 m over a 14-year period, and making it France’s most popular car. Second generation (1984–1996) The second generation R5, marketed as the Supercinq (or “Superfive“), launched in October 1984 — within 18 months of Ford, General Motors, Peugeot, Fiat and Nissan launching competitors in the supermini sector. It was initially only available with a three-door body, which led to a somewhat slow introduction.[31] Right-hand drive models for the UK market were launched in January 1985. The bodyshell and platform were completely new (the platform was based on that of the larger Renault 9 and 11), and R5 aesthetic remained; styling was by Marcello Gandini. The new body was wider and longer with 20 percent more glass area, more interior space, and a lower drag coefficient (), as well as 57.4 mpg‑US ( L/100 km; 68.9 mpg‑imp) at 90 kilometres per hour (56 mph) in the economy models.[32] The biggest changes were adoption of a transversely-mounted powertrain from the 9 and 11 and MacPherson strut front suspension. The five-door version arrived in May 1985. The second generation launched in four trim levels: TC, TL, GTL, and Automatic. The entry-level TC had the 956 cc engine (rated at 42 bhp), while the TL had the 1108 cc engine (rated at 47 bhp), and the GTL, Automatic, TS and TSE had the 1397 cc engine (rated at 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) for the GTL, 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) for the Automatic, and 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) for the TS and TSE). The TC and TL had four-speed manual gearboxes, while the GTL, TS and TSE had five-speed manual gearboxes (which were optional on the TL), and the Automatic had a three-speed automatic gearbox. 1987 saw the introduction of the 1721 cc F2N engine in the GTX, GTE (F3N) and Baccara (Monaco in some markets, notably the United Kingdom). Diesel versions arrived in November 1985, mostly completing the range. Renault used the naturally aspirated 1.7 L from the Renault 9/11, with multipoint fuel injection, in addition to the sports orientated 1.4 L turbo. Under the name GTE, it produced 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) with a catalytic converter.[33] Although not as fast as the turbo model, it featured the same interior and exterior sports appearances, as well as identical suspension and brakes. The Baccara and GTX versions also used the 1.7 engine - the former sporting a full leather interior, power steering, electric windows, sunroof, high specification audio equipment and as extras air-conditioning and on-board computer. The latter was effectively the same but the leather interior was an option and there were other detail changes. As with the previous generation, the 5 Turbo was again assembled at the Alpine plant in Dieppe, where forty cars per day were constructed in 1985.[5] In 1990, the R5 effectively replaced by the Clio, which was a sales success across Europe. Production of the R5 was transferred to the Revoz factory in Slovenia when the Clio was launched. It remained on sale with only 1.1 L, 1.4 L petrol and 1.6 L naturally aspirated diesel engines,[34] as a minimally equipped budget choice called the Campus, until the car’s 12-year production run finally came to an end in 1996. It also marked the end of the R5 designation after nearly 25 years, and the end of number designations for Renault cars which had been in use for much of the company’s history. The Campus sold more strongly in the United Kingdom than elsewhere, because the Renault Twingo that addressed the same market, was only sold in LHD form and only in mainland Europe.[34] In 2011, it was recommended as one of “Britain’s best bangers“, by Car Mechanics Magazine because of the number of cheap, low mileage, full service history, examples available.[34] The Campus name was revived in 2005 with the Renault Clio II.