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is a five-passenger, three or five-door, front-engine, front-wheel drive hatchback manufactured and marketed by the French automaker over two generations: 1972-1985 (also called R5) and 1984-1996 (also called Super 5 or Supercinq). The R5 was marketed in the US and Canada as , from 1976 until 1983. [1] The Renault 5 and Le Car (American nomenclature) were four-passenger, three- or five-door supermini hatchbacks, appealing to drivers looking for economical transport in an attractive, tight package. The new Renault was dreamed up by designer Michel Boué. Renault was so impressed by his sketches, it turned his imagination into reality.

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1979 Renault R5 Le Car N No Reserve Sold for $11,050 on 11/16/20 151Comments View Result Make Renault View all listingsNotify me about new listings The new 5 takes inspiration both from the first-gen R5 of the 1970s and early '80s, which was sold as the Le Car (and the Lectric Leopard EV) in the United States, and the second-gen. Published Dec 23, 2022 In the vivid world of hatchbacks, the Renault 5/Le Car was a supermini star of the '70s and beyond. Read on to learn more about this iconic ride. Renault Ah, the world of hatchbacks. You just got to love it. There's no even need to be a fan in that blow-your-savings way. This 1979 Le Car has the standard 1.4L engine, and a mere 43,000 miles. Specifications: Manufacturer: Régie Nationale des Usines Renault Country of Origin: France Engine: Water-cooled, 1397cc, four-cylinder, 55hp Top Speed: 75 miles per hour Years of Production:1972-1996 Number Produced: 5.5 million Original Cost: $3,495

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Published Feb 6, 2023 Renault marketed the R5 as Le Car in North America as a playful way of referring to its compact, efficient, and affordable package. Renault The Germans and the Italians steal the spotlight regarding automotive excellence in Europe. 09/23/2018 Magazine In This Article Category: Magazine Cinq is the French word for the number 5, according to French-English dictionaries and the insane old Belgian lady who taught my high school French class, and is pronounced "sank." As in, I wanted to trade in my Renault for something reliable, but its trade-in value sank like a stone. Citroën is known for its innovation, and Renault is often overlooked. But it was Renault in the 1960s pioneering hatchback designs, and it was Renault that p. Larson's Le Car is truly a last of breed machine. By the time it hit the road, Renault had already exited the Canadian market. The car had been hanging around in an AMC showroom for ages, and.

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This Renault R5 Le Car is probably among the nicest original Le Cars in the US! I have owned and enjoyed this wonderful and fun Le Car for nearly eighteen years and driven it about 2500 miles during that time. This is a super-original survivor car, with original paint and full 'Le Car' decals, with no rust through or body work. The iconic Renault 5 subcompact, once sold in the U.S. as the Le Car, is set to return as a battery-powered vehicle. (Renault) The French automaker revealed the 5 Prototype at an event on. The R5 was marketed in the US as Le Car, from 1976 to 1983. Notable variants include the Renault 5 GT Turbo, Renault 5 Turbo, and Renault 5 Turbo 2. Although road going versions of the Renault 5 were very popular, it is most well known for its exploits as a Race Car in rally racing. Renault 5 FAQs Model years for Renault 5 (1972 to 1996) 1973 1974 This 1978 Renault Le Car, or Renault 5, or Renault R5 is on Craigslist for $3,500 or they'll trade for a clean, first-generation Toyota 4Runner. It's located in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. This is one of the cleanest Le Cars that I've seen in a while. Maybe it looks cleaner because one of the owners along the way took off the graphics.

Restored Red R5 1978 Renault Le Car

There are few cars that had such vastly different fortunes in Europe and America than the Renault 5, or the Le Car as it was known here.. spec Renault 5 TL from 1985. This car was found in a. Sold for $11,050. This 1979 Renault R5 LE Car sold 3 years ago. There are currently 1 other Renault 5 for sale. VIEW AUCTION .