Renault R17
| Renault 17 | |
|---|---|
Renault 17 (1971–1976) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault 177 (Italy) Renault Gordini Coupé Convertible (United States) |
| Production | July 1971 – 1979 |
| Assembly | France: Maubeuge |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Midsize |
| Body style | 3-door combi coupé |
| Layout | Longitudinal FF layout |
| Related | Renault 15 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.6 L A2L or A2M/A3M I4 |
| Transmission |
|
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm (96.1 in) |
| Length | 4,260 mm (167.7 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Height | 1,310 mm (51.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 965–1,065 kg (2,127–2,348 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Caravelle |
| Successor | Renault Fuego |
The Renault 17 (R17 for short) was a three-door station wagon coupé introduced by Renault in July 1971. The front-wheel drive vehicle was based on the Renault 12 and replaced the Renault Caravelle after three years of Renault's absence from the coupé market. The R17's engines were taken from the Renault 16.