Sinpar Plein Air Manufacturer: Sinpar Model Years: 1968-1970 Class: Beach Car Type: Open / 0-door Layout: Front Wheel Drive Engine: 845cc Inline 4 cyl. Trans: 4-speed Manual Wheelbase: 96.4 in. Length: 144.4in. Width: 58.5 in. Weight: 1301 lbs. Plein Air Specifications: In 1956, Renault President Pierre Dreyfus, ordered a series of studies for what would be the replacement of the Renault 4CV. His objective was to put an end to the Citroën 2CV persistent incursion into the French small car market. So, Renault ended up developing their new vehicle based on many of the same principles that had made the 2CV a success, while at the same time attempting to make it even more practical and reliable than the competition’s model. The common characteristics between the new Renaults and the Citroën 2CV were numerous: front wheel drive, longitudinal engine, bodywork resting on a frame, four wheel independent suspension, efficient drum brakes, fixed windows on the rear doors, hammock-type seats, etc. The primary difference between the original 4CV and 2CV buyers were the Renault 4CV owners were primarily city people, while the Citroën 2CV appealed more to those who lived in the French countryside. Renault’s management wanted to maintain its urban customers while converting as many Citroën owners into Renault buyers as they could. Renault launched the Renault 3 and the Renault 4 simultaneously in July 1961. Not willing to be outdone by their rival, that same year Citroën introduced a new car, also based on the 2CV. The Ami 6 or Citroën 3CV. Compared to the 2CV and even the Ami 6,Renaults newcomers had: more generous displacements (the Renault 3 was a 3CV like the Ami 6; the Renault 4 was a 4CV and the Renault 4L, was a 5cv. Though the base Renault 3 and the middle of the road, Renault 4 enjoyed only relative success. Compared to the new more powerful version Citroën 2CV and the Ami 6 they struggled to find significant market share. The Renault 3 was withdrawn from the market in August 1962 and the Renault 4 was dropped in September 1965. Ultimately they were disliked by potential buyers, because they were ultimately just underpowered or stripped down versions of the Renault 4L.. Renault President, Pierre Dreyfus 2cv 6 and the Renault 4 L Renault 4
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