Renault Monastella

Infobox Automobile


name = Renault Monastella
stablemates =
aka = Renault Monasix Monastella
Renault Monasix
manufacturer = Renault
parent_company =
production = 1929-1932
assembly = Billancourt, France
predecessor = none
successor = Renault Primastella
class = compact luxury car
executive car
platform =
layout=FR layout
body_style = 4-door Sedan
4-door Torpedo
2-door Convertible
2-door Coupe
engine = straight-6, 1476 cc, 8CV, 26HP
straight-6, 1476 cc, 8CV, 33HP
transmission = 3-speed Manual
wheelbase = 2650 mm
length = 3700 mm
width = 1550 mm
height = 1600 mm
weight = 1350 kg
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity =
related = Renault Vivasix
Renault Monasix
similar =
designer = Louis RenaultThe Renault Monastella (Type RY1) was an compact luxury car or executive car automobile manufactured between 1929 to 1933 by Renault more luxury that its similar size Renault Monasix.

Details and Evolutions

The Monastella was a more luxury version of the Monasix (car appeared in the 1927´s Paris auto show) was released in 1929´s auto show with a engine 6 cylinders 8CV, only unique difference between Monasix and the Monastella is a equipment more luxury and a plate that says "carrosserie STELLA".

In 1931 the new engine is more powerful with 33HP and new grill.

In 1933 ceased the production and the car was remplacent by the Renault Primastella.

Types

*RY1: Produced in 1929 with the radiator front engine
*RY2: Produced between 1929 to 1931
*RY3: Produced between 1931 to 1932
*RY4: Produced between 1932 to 1933

Characteristics

*Speed: 90 km/h
*Power: 26HP(8 CV), 33HP (8CV)
*Brakes: with cables on drums AV and AR
*Battery: 6 V