Black Renault Type ACL2 Primaquatre from 1937 with four cylinders (2375 cc). Max. speed: 90 km/h

The Renault Primaquatre is an automobile produced from 1931 to 1941 by Renault, the last car built before Louis Renault’s death in 1944.

First Generation

The Primaquatre was first exhibited on 29 December 1930 as the Type KZ6, being a development from to the KZ series. Its 4-cylinder engine was of 2120 cc providing a published maximum output of 35 horsepower (26 kW) at 2900 rpm. The claimed maximum speed was 100 km/h (62 mph). The rear wheels were driven via an unsynchronised 3-speed manual transmission.

  • In 1932 arrived the new model Type KZ8 more width to difference of the Renault Monaquatre.
  • In 1933 appeared the Type KZ10 larger from 3,700 mm (145.7 in) to 3,900 mm (153.5 in), with an engine powerest.
  • In 1933 the KZ11 appeared, was a taxis G7 company, a special series of 2400 vehicles with new adaptations.
  • In 1934 arrived the Type KZ18 larger than 4,000 mm (157.5 in).
  • In 1935 arrived the Type KZ24 with 4,150 mm (163.4 in) of large and 1,600 mm (63.0 in) of width.

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