Renault KJ
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Renault Type KJ | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault |
Also called | Renault Type KJ |
Production | 1923-1924 |
Assembly | France Île Seguin, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris |
Designer | Louis Renault |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car / Small family car (C) |
Body style | Variety |
Layout | FR |
Related | Renault Type MT |
Powertrain | |
Engine | I4 951cc, 6CV, 8.3HP |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2450 mm |
Length | 3350 mm |
Width | 1370 mm |
Height | 1720 mm |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | Renault MT |
The Renault KJ was a compact car or small family car manufactured by Renault in 1923 and 1924.[1]
Details and Evolutions[edit]
The Renault KJ was presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris in 1923, the project was created and designed by Louis Renault. A middle-class car, its competitors were the Peugeot Quadrilette and the Citroen Type C, the Renault KJ was available in a variety of body styles. After only a few months production the 'Coal Scuttle' bonnet was replaced with the new style 'Alligator' bonnet and the car was designated the KJ1.[citation needed]
Like almost all Renaults up until this time, the car used a cone based clutch, combined with a 3-speed manual transmission as on the old pre-war 10CV. The brakes only affected the rear wheels. The prominent "gills" on the sides of the bonnet/hood reflected the positioning of the radiator behind the engine.[citation needed]
In 1924, Renault ceased production of this model and replaced it with the Renault MT which was similar but, amongst other minor modifications, was fitted with front wheel brakes.[citation needed]
Types[edit]
- KJ1[citation needed]
Characteristics[edit]
- Speed: 70 km/h[citation needed]
- Power: 15HP (6CV)[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Bellu, René. (1979). J.-P. Delville (ed.). Toutes les Renault. Paris. ISBN 2859220232. OCLC 6530611.
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