Renault R 16 TA
(1969 - 1977)
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The Renault 16 was built for six years without any noticeable changes, but was developed further several times. In August 1970, the 71 model was launched with standardized 1600 cc engines in two power levels. This historical test examines the new 1600/65 hp version and then discusses the earlier changes as advice for second-hand buyers.
With the Renault 16 (R16), the French car manufacturer launched the first hatchback saloon in the upper mid-size class. In addition to its practical characteristics, the five-door car was also well received by fans of sporty driving, with Stirling Moss reportedly recommending that British manufacturers take inspiration from the R16. Auto Revue tested the fast TS variant in 1971 and was impressed by its superior driving comfort. This report reproduces the original wording of the test and shows the R16 in many archive photos.
When Renault unveiled the production version of the new Alpine A110 at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, this was not a matter of course - after all, the last production sports car had left the workshops in Dieppe back in 1995. And it was no easy task to develop a successor to the legendary A110 sports car. A direct comparison between the Alpine from then and now shows whether the company succeeded. This driving report shows the past and present Alpine in many pictures and explains what has changed in 50 years.
With the R16 TX, Renault offered fans of fast family saloons a variant with more power and less thirst. However, not all the features of the new Renault were well received. The magazine 'hobby' had two testers report independently of each other in order to get as much objectivity as possible into the criticism. However, the two test drivers largely agreed on the strengths and weaknesses of the R16 TX. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report in a newly edited form and shows the fast French car in many pictures and in the original sales brochure.
The Renault 16 entered the automotive scene in 1965 with no previous history, but with a convincing overall concept. The variable mid-size station wagon was built for fourteen years and its fan base was huge, even today. This driving report describes the history of the Renault 16 and shows it in current and historical pictures, supplemented by a sound sample.
Current market prices for Renault R 16 TA
5-Door Sedan, 66 PS, 1565 cm3
5-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1470 cm3
5-Door Sedan, 82 PS, 1565 cm3
5-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1565 cm3
5-Door Sedan, 89 PS, 1647 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Renault R 16 TA
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault 16 TL 1977 Sold Artcurial Succession André Lurton (September 27, 2020) |
16 TL | 1977 | Sold | Artcurial Succession André Lurton (September 27, 2020) | |
| Renault 16 TX 1974 Sold Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) |
16 TX | 1974 | Sold | Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) | |
| Renault R 16 TL 1973 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
R 16 TL | 1973 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| Renault Alpine A110 1600 1970 Not Sold Artcurial Automobiles Sur les Champs (October 27, 2024) |
Alpine A110 1600 | 1970 | Not Sold | Artcurial Automobiles Sur les Champs (October 27, 2024) | |
| Alpine-Renault A110 1600S Group 4 1970 Not Sold Gooding & Co. Geared Online Versteigerung Oktober (October 26, 2020) |
A110 1600S Group 4 | 1970 | Not Sold | Gooding & Co. Geared Online Versteigerung Oktober (October 26, 2020) | |
| Alpine-Renault A110 1600 VD 1974 Sold RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) |
A110 1600 VD | 1974 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) | |
| Alpine-Renault A110 1600S 1972 Sold Bonhams Les Grand Marques du Monde à Paris (February 2, 2023) |
A110 1600S | 1972 | Sold | Bonhams Les Grand Marques du Monde à Paris (February 2, 2023) | |
| Alpine-Renault A110 1600 S 1971 Sold RM/Sotheby's The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection (June 3, 2020) |
A110 1600 S | 1971 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection (June 3, 2020) | |
| Alpine-Renault A110 1600 S 1974 Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 7, 2018) |
A110 1600 S | 1974 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 7, 2018) | |
| Renault Alpine A110 1600 SC 1974 Sold Artcurial Le Mans Classic 2014 Sale (July 5, 2014) |
Alpine A110 1600 SC | 1974 | Sold | Artcurial Le Mans Classic 2014 Sale (July 5, 2014) |
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