Renault 4 facts for kids
The Renault 4 was a popular car made by the French company Renault. It was produced for a very long time, from 1961 all the way to 1992. People often saw it as Renault's answer to the Citroën 2CV. This was because it had a strong design and simple parts, making it tough and easy to fix. Because it was made for so many years, it got many updates during its life.
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What Made the Renault 4 Special?
The Renault 4 was known for being very practical and reliable. It was designed to be a car for everyone, especially for families and people living in the countryside. It could handle rough roads well, which made it popular in many different countries around the world.
A Car for Many Uses
The Renault 4 came in different styles. There was the regular car, but also a van version called the Fourgonnette. This van was used by many businesses for deliveries. There was even a special open-air version called the Plein-Air, which was like a small convertible.
Simple but Smart Design
One interesting thing about the Renault 4 was its design. It had a special frame underneath, called a platform frame. This made the car strong and stable. The way its back wheels were set up meant that one side of the car had a slightly longer distance between the front and back wheels than the other side! This was due to how the suspension parts were placed.
Where Was the Renault 4 Used?
The Renault 4 was sold in many countries, not just France. It was very popular in places like Colombia and Croatia, as shown in the pictures. It was also built in other countries, like Ireland.
Famous Owners
Even famous people have owned a Renault 4! For example, Pope Francis owns a 1984 Renault 4. It was given to him by a priest in Italy. This shows how much people loved and trusted this car.
Racing Adventures
Believe it or not, the tough Renault 4 even took part in races! A special version called the Renault 4 Sinpar competed in the famous Paris–Dakar Rally. This rally is known for being very difficult and driving through deserts, proving how strong the car was.
Images for kids
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1961–1962 Renault 3: Early versions of the R3 and R4 could be bought without rear windows to save money.
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1961–1967 Renault 4
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1974–1978 Renault 4L: In 1974, the front grille changed from metal to plastic.
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1978 Renault 4GTL: This model got a small update in 1978.
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Pope Francis owns this 1984 Renault 4.
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The Renault 4's strong rolling chassis frame.
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This shows how the rear suspension made one side's wheelbase longer.
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Renault 4
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A 1982 Renault R4 GTL built in Wexford, Ireland.
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The open-air Plein-Air version.
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The Renault 4 Fourgonnette (van) model.
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A Renault 4 Sinpar from the Paris-Dakar Rally.
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See also
In Spanish: Renault 4 para niños
