the star in Dakar
R20 Paris-Dakar
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RENAULT
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MARREAU
RENAULT
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MARREAU
At the 1st Paris-Dakar rally, all sorts of vehicles took part; a Rolls-Royce or even a 1927 Renault KZ could be seen alongside the (more usual) 4x4s, buggies and side-cars. From the 2nd edition (in 1979), brothers Claude and Bernard Marreau (already known for holding the Alger-Le Cap record since 1971) really made a name for themselves by finishing just behind Genestier-Terblaut Lemordant’s winning Range Rover in their modest Renault 4. Renault therefore decided to support them in the future.
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mindset
PIMP
MY RENAULT
PIMP
MY RENAULT
Following on from the performances of the Marreau brothers in 1979, Renault decided to deliver to them in February 1980 a bare body, which the two motorsport buffs would pimp in their own style. This car entered Paris-Dakar in 1981, but it was in 1982 that the Marreau brothers’ Renault 20 Turbo 4x4 won the legendary race.
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soundtrack
LISTEN
TO THIS
PLAYLIST
LISTEN
TO THIS
PLAYLIST
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Paris-Dakar, with the unmistakable, sporty sounds of Renault 20 Dakar.
style
FRANKENCAR
FRANKENCAR
The Doctor Frankensteins of motorsport, the Marreau brothers transplanted elements of Renault 18 and Trafic onto a Renault 20 base. The front suspension was standard but the floor came from a rear-wheel drive Renault Trafic with a rigid axle. The exhaust emerged spectacularly from the bonnet, running along the windscreen then the roof. The rear bench was removed (of course!) and replaced with a 200 L tank, powering a Renault 18 turbo engine boosted to around 140 hp, coupled with a modified 5-speed gearbox adapted to the 4X4 concept.
exploits
A FAMILY CAR
FOR THE WIN!
A FAMILY CAR
FOR THE WIN!
Its all-terrain adventurer style meant it stood out on the world’s roads, especially during the Paris-Dakar rally, where it made its mark, or in the 4L Trophy, winning the hearts of car lovers of every age to become a collector model (just do an online search to see for yourself!).
Technical features
TOP SPEED:
APPROX. 200 KPH
TOP SPEED:
APPROX. 200 KPH
- production
1 unit
- Performance and engine
top speed: 200 kph
4 in-line cylinders, turbocharged
1,565 cm³ - 110 hp
- dimensionsLength 4,50 mWidth 1,73 mHeight 1,50 m
- architecture
vehicle based on Renault 20 equipped with Renault 18 and Trafic elements
4 drive wheels
The Originals Store
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GO!
3, 2, 1,
GO!
Enter the race and discover Renault 20 Dakar goodies.
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