a front-wheel-drive duo
R17 TL
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THE
WINNING
COMBO!
THE
WINNING
COMBO!
Unveiled in 1971, the Renault 15 and 17 remain unique in automotive history. Basing both cars on the Renault 12 platform, the diamond-brand chose to offer not one but two four-seater coupés!
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interior
ALL PETALS
AND CAPS:
SUMMER IN R17
ALL PETALS
AND CAPS:
SUMMER IN R17
Renault 17 was Renault’s first ever front-wheel drive coupé. Renault 17 truly stood out, most notably with its unique dashboard with four visors over the dials on the early versions. Another original feature was the iconic “wing seats”, added to the restyled 1976 generation. There was also a convertible version of the Renault 17 and - a much-sought after version for collectors - a Gordini sports model (with a 108 hp, 1,605 cm3 engine).
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original soundtrack
LISTEN TO
THIS PLAYLIST
LISTEN TO
THIS PLAYLIST
The characteristic sound of Renault R17 has to be that of its wing seats and the multiple settings. Listen and immerse yourself in the warm and cosy atmosphere.
archives
LUCKY
CHARMS
LUCKY
CHARMS
Here’s a fun fact you can use to impress your friends: in Italy, where 17 is an unlucky number (like 13 in a number of other countries), Renault 17 was renamed “177”. That name change can be explained by superstition, but we don’t know why Renault 17 was renamed in the US. There, Renault 17 went by the name of “Sports Coupé”.
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style
NON-IDENTICAL
TWINS
NON-IDENTICAL
TWINS
Designed by Gaston Juchet, Renault 15 and Renault 17 each had a different look to suit different customers’ tastes. Renault 15 was a more discreet, family-oriented car with large glazed surfaces, while Renault 17 opted for a more distinctive design, with a sportier, more eye-catching appearance. With its wide visible roll bar, side louvers and four front headlights, it was unmistakeable, turning heads wherever it went.
exploits
ON TOP IN
RALLYING
ON TOP IN
RALLYING
Renault 17 went down in Renault’s motor racing history as the car with which the marque claimed its first world rally championship win (group 2). In October 1974, three Renault 17s lined up for the 26th Press on Regardless rally in Michigan, USA. Despite tough competition, the small Renaults and their drivers performed wonders: Jean-Luc Therier won the race ahead of the Stratos driven by Sandro Munari, while Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Bernard Darniche consolidated Renault’s success, taking third and sixth place overall.
technical features
UP TO
185 KPH
UP TO
185 KPH
- production
around 95,000 units from 1971 to 1979
- Performance and engine
4 cylinders with carburettors from 1,565 cm3 to 1,647 cm3 depending on version
from 90 hp to 108 hp depending on version
170 kph to 185 kph depending on version
- dimensionsLength 4,26 mWidth 1,63 mHeight 1,32 m
- architecture
two-box coupé
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