Renault 15 and 17

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Renault 15 / 17
Renault 15 TL
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	1971–1979
Assembly	Maubeuge, France (Chausson Maubeuge)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size sports car
Body style	2-door fastback hatchback coupé
Layout	Longitudinal FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	Renault 15 1.3 L 810 I4 1.6 L A2L I4 Renault 17 1.6 L A2L or A2M/A3M I4
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	4,255 mm (167.5 in)
Width	1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height	1,310 mm (51.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault Caravelle
Successor	Renault Fuego

The Renault 15 and Renault 17 are two variations of the same coupé designed and built by French automaker Renault between July 1971 and August 1979. The R17 was sold as R177 in Italy, respecting the heptadecaphobia superstition.

They were effectively coupé versions of the Renault 12. The main differences between the two cars were their headlight configuration (the 15 had two rectangular headlights whereas the 17 had four round headlights) and their rear side windows. Some markets show the 17 with the rectangular lights for TL versions.

The Renault 15 and 17 were presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 1971.