Fernand Picard (engineer)
Fernand Picard | |
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| Born | Fernand Picard 21 February 1906 |
| Died | 21 November 1993 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Automotive engineer |
| Years active | 1930s–1960s |
| Employer | Renault |
| Known for | Chief designer of the Renault 4CV and Renault Dauphine |
| Notable work | |
| Title | Technical Director, Renault |
Fernand Picard (21 February 1906 – 21 November 1993) was a French automotive engineer who served as a design and research director at Renault. He is best known for leading the design of the post-World War II Renault 4CV and its successor, the Renault Dauphine, both hugely successful cars that helped mobilize France in the 1940s and 1950s.