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Renault Dauphine - 1956-1967 | 
| It was in 1955 that regie renault unveiled the dauphine, the model that wrould ultimately replace the famous 4cv. With its rounded lines and cheeky charm, the dauphine remained one of the most typical french popular cars of the fifties and sixties. While it used many carryover mechanical components from the 4cv, the dauphines body was new, designed in italy by mario boano, | Specifications performance
Top speed of 64 mph
engine typedrivetrain: Water-cooled, overhead-valve, 4-cylinder
displacement 845 cc power rating 30 hp
transmission ferlec clutch3-speed + reverse
chassis: Integral; Front independent suspension by coil springs and wishbones; Rear suspension by swing axle and coil springs; 4-wheel drum brakes; 1,430 lbs. |
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Big success
the dauphine was as big a success as its predecessor over two million were built in ten years. Renault even tried to launch the dauphine in america, where, despite a ready-acceptance at its introduction, it failed to sell, the victim of a nonexistent dealer network.
improved performance
the dauphine exhibited improved performance, but certainly not universal improvements over the old 4cv: The swing-axle suspension and the overhung mounting of the rear engine gave it more unpredictable roadholding than the lower-slung and slower 4cv. Moreover, the dauphine was far more prone to rust and disappeared from the roads far more quickly than the indestructible
4cv. Some of the dauphines produced during the models run had ferlec electromagnetically operated clutches, activated by a switch on the gear knob.
The dauphine used a more highly tuned version of the old 4cv running gear on a new, italian-designed body. |
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