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Renault Celtaquatre car range and history 

 Renault Celtaquatre car range and history
Vehicle technical details
Manufacturer:  Renault 
Production:  1934 to 1938
Class:  motor car
Total production:  44,000 
Assembly plants:  Boulogne-Billancourt , Haren
Maximum speed:  100 km / h
Body and chassis
Body styles:  sedan , cabriolet , coach
Doors:  2,4
Chassis/body:  steel
Engine and Powertrain
Drive:  rear wheel drive
Engine Type:   4 cylinders, 8 side valves
Displacement:  1,463  cm 3
Engine location:  front Longitudinal
Engine power:  30-34  hp
Transmission:  3-speed + reverse gear
Brakes:  cables on drums
Electrics 6 volt  
Fuel:  gasoline
Weights and Dimensions
Wheelbase:  2,710 mm
Length:  3,860 / 4,020 mm
Width:  1,510 mm
Height:  1,590 mm
Weight:  1,150 kg
 
 

The Celtaquatre is a motor car manufactured by Renault from 1934 untill to 1938 .

On April 26, 1934, a Celtaquatre turns on the speed ring circuit Montlhéry for 6 hours, the average of 111.466  km / h .

Details and history

From 1934 to 1938 the car had a 4 cylinders engine of 1,463  cm 3 with side valves , 30  hp , bore - stroke 70 × 95 mm.

In May 1934, is unveiled the Celtaquatre. It was intended to compete with the Traction Avant of Citroën .The round silhouette earned him the nickname "Celtaboule".

In 1935, alterations were made to the hood, whose side parts are now decorated with horizontal chrome rods instead of 3 shutters.

They are all offered in a two-tone livery (the wings were systematically painted black, which was common at the time, for example at Citroën). An additional 400 francs is required for a single color.

Renault Celtaquatre car range and history

In 1936, the Celtaquatre loses its curves and takes a more aerodynamic form. Appearance of two new types of bodywork: a convertible and a coach .

In 1937, the Celtaquatre receives a V-shaped grille of American inspiration, which will be found throughout the range.In 1938, appearance of the bumper with straight blades. Disappearance of the coupe . By 1939: Celtaquatre gives way to the Juvaquatre but remains of production delivered to the French Army up to 1940.

Types 

  • ZR1
  • ZR2
  • AEC1 (commercial use)
  • ADC1
  • ADC2
  • ADC3
  • BCR

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