Renault Celtaquatre

Infobox Automobile


name = Renault Celtaquatre
aka = Renault Celtaboule
manufacter = Renault
production = 1934-1938
assembly = Billancourt , France
predecessor = Renault Monaquatre
successor = Renault Juvaquatre
class = Compact car
plataform = Renualt Primaquatre
body_style = 2-door Coach
2-door Convertible
4-door Sedan
engine = 1463 cm³ 8CV straight-4
layout = FR layout
transmission = 3-speed manual
wheelbase =
length = 3860 /4020 mm
width = 1510 mm
heigth = 1590 mm
weigth = 1150 kg
related = Renault Primaquatre
similar = Citroën Traction Avant

The Renault Celtaquatre is a small family car or compact car automobile produced by the French manufactured Renault between 1934 and 1938, it was french but looked like an american car ( it had a 1400cc engine 34 hp.), it had elements recalling the "american school".

Details and evolutions

1934-1938: four-cylinder motor of 1.463 cm ³ to Valve S side, 30 ch, Boring ×course of 70×95 mm

In May 1934 is revealed Celtaquatre. It was intended to compete with the Citroen Traction Avant.

Its silhouette all in roundness was worth the nickname of “Celtaboule to him”.

In 1935, adjustments are made to the cap, of which the side parts from now on are decorated with chrome snap rings horizontal in the place of the 3 shutters.

They all are proposed in one delivered some. A supplement of 400 francs is required for a single color.

In 1936, Celtaquatre loses its roundnesses and takes a more aerodynamic form. Appearance of two new types of body: a Convertible and a Coach. In 1937, Celtaquatre receives a grill out of V of American inspiration, which one will find on all the range.

In 1938, appearance of the Bumper to right blades. Disappearance of the Cut.

1939: Celtaquatre leaves the place to the Juvaquatre, 44000 unit was produced.

Characteristics

*Consumption: 8 liters to the 100 km
*Speed: 100 km/h
*Power: 30 ch (8 CV)
*Brakes: with cables on drums AV and AR
*Battery: 6 V

Types

*ZR1
*ZR2
*AEC1 (led commercial)
*ADC1
*ADC2
*ADC3
*BCR

References