Renault Caravelle

Renault Caravelle
Renault Caravelle cabriolet
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Also calledRenault Floride
Production1958–1968
117,000 produced
AssemblyBoulogne-Billancourt and Creil, France
DesignerPietro Frua at Carrozzeria Ghia
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Roadster
Body style2-door coupé[1]
2-door cabriolet[1]
2-door convertible[1]
LayoutRR layout
RelatedRenault Dauphine
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed manual all-synchromesh
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,265 mm (89.2 in)
Length4,265 mm (167.9 in)
Width1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Height1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Curb weight822 kg (1,812 lb) (approx)

The Renault Caravelle is a sports car manufactured and marketed by Renault for model years 1958–1968 in a single generation — as a rear-engine, rear-drive open two/four-seater designed by Pietro Frua of Carrozzeria Ghia, using the floorpan and engine of the Renault Dauphine.

Outside of North America and Britain it was, until 1962,[2] marketed under the nameplate Renault Floride.

  1. ^ a b c Michael Sedgwick & Mark Gillies, A-Z of Cars, 1945-1970, (1986), page 160
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Automobilia1962 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).