Renault 10

Renault 10
Renault 10, pre-facelift (1965–1967)
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Also calledRenault 10 Major
Renault 1100[1]
Bulgarrenault 10
Khouvieng Type 10
Production1965–1971
1967–1970 (Bulgaria, Bulgarrenault)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C-segment)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedRenault 8
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,270 mm (89.4 in)
Length4,200 mm (165.4 in)[2]
Width1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Height1,375 mm (54.1 in)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorRenault 8
SuccessorRenault 12

The Renault 10 is a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive small family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1965 and 1971. A larger, more upmarket version of the 8, it was launched in 1965. In 1971 it was replaced by the front-wheel drive Renault 12, which was built in parallel for two years.

The 10 was also produced in Bulgaria until 1970 (see Bulgarrenault), and in Spain.

  1. ^ Renault 1100 advertisement, Autocar, 14 March 1968, page 9
  2. ^ a b "Autotest: Renault 10 (1,289 c.c.)". Autocar. Vol. 132, no. 3855. 1970-01-01. pp. 6–10.