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60 years of Renault 4 - special program to celebrate

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Created on February 11, 2021

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Renault 4 L (1964) - Beach scene

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Renault 4 L (1961) - the space miracle in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower

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Renault 4 (1961) - for almost any application

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Renault 4 Super (1961) - Idyllic

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Renault 4 L (1961) - Aiming high

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Renault 4 L (1961) - not taken off

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Renault 4 Super (1961) - Sympathetic

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Renault 4 Super (1961) - In the field

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Renault 4 L (1961) - for every climate

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Renault 4 (1961) - Comparison of standard model and L

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Renault 4 L (1961) - seen from the front and rear

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Renault 4 (1961) - Cockpit of the normal version

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Renault 4 L (1964) - View into the engine compartment

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Renault 4 L (1962) - View into the engine compartment

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Renault 4 L (1964) - simple interior

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Renault 4 L (1961) - Spacious

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Renault 4 (1961) - The rear bench could also be folded up

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Renault 4 Super (1961) - The tailgate could be opened wide

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Renault 4 (1961) - a family car

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Renault 4 L (1964) - Friendly appearance

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Renault 4 (1963) - rear view

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Renault 4 L (1963) - three-quarter front view

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Renault 4 L (1961) - The driver's compartment

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Renault 4 L (1963) - Sympathetic

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Renault 4 L (1964) - side view

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Renault 4 (1961) - the simpler version without the third side window

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Renault 4 L (1961) - inconspicuous, but with many technical qualities

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Renault 4 (1961) - Production on the assembly line

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Renault 4 (1975) - A look at the production process

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Renault 4 (1961) - during production

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Renault 4 (1971) - also ideal for vacation vacations

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Renault 4 Super "Haute Couture" (1963) - decorative stripes on the wheel arch and pattern on the interior air flap distinguish it from the later "Parisienne"

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Renault 4 Plein Air (1970) - the beach car converted into a camera vehicle

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Renault 4 (1961) - Somewhere with palm trees

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Renault 4 (1961) - up to almost any transportation task

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Renault 4 (1961) - With a large trunk

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Renault 4 (1961) - The rear seat could be completely removed

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Renault 4 L (1971) - Into the countryside with the family

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Renault 4 (1961) - also up to sporting tasks

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Renault 4 Fourgonnette (1961) - the delivery van

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Renault 4 Fourgonnette (1964) - in use as a panel van

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Renault 4 Super (1963) - on the road along an avenue

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Renault 4 L (1961) - Enough space for man's best friend

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Renault 4 L (1961) - Rarely out of place

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Renault 4 L (1961) - three-quarter view from behind

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Renault 4 (1961) - simple but not both

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Renault 4 L (1962) - good on the road, even off the beaten track

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Renault 4 F6 Pick-up (1975) - as a pick-up for transporting chickens

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Renault 4 F4 (1975) - with the appearance of the large F6, the "Fourgonnette" became the F4

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Renault 4 Fourgonnette (1971) - Also for industrial purposes

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Renault 4 L (1961) - bridge-crosser

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Renault 4 (1976) - Savoir Vivre

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Renault 4 (1975) - scattered and popular all over the world

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Renault 4 Fourgonnette (1961) - Support for the racing team

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Renault 4 (1975) - On the production line

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Renault 4 Safari (1975) - Production line

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Renault 4 (1975) - finished models on delivery

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Renault 4 (1975) - Shipping

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Renault 4 (1961) - für fast jeden Einsatz

Renault 4 Super (1961) - Idyllisch

Renault 4 L (1961) - Hoch hinaus

Renault 4 L (1961) - nicht abgehoben

Renault 4 Super (1961) - Sympathisch

Renault 4 Super (1961) - Im Feld

60 years ago, the Renault 4 rolled into the limelight and started an unparalleled success story. The cult model sold over 8 million units in over 100 countries during its more than 30 years of production and is therefore rightly regarded as an icon.

It was unveiled on October 4, 1961 at the Paris Motor Show. Renault positioned it as a competitor to the Simca 1000 or the VW Beetle. With its functional shape, focus on durability and many practical solutions, the R4 became a bestseller.

Simple, robust and efficient

The body with the round corners was bolted onto a platform frame. This made it particularly easy to maintain and repair, as all important parts could be easily dismantled.

Renault 4 L (1964) - View into the engine compartment

Renault 4 L (1964) - View into the engine compartment

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Under the hood was a simple four-cylinder engine, which was installed front and center. It initially produced 23 hp. Over the years, however, Renault gave it small performance upgrades, which ultimately resulted in an output of 34 DIN hp, i.e. around 50% more.

Special program to celebrate

R4 fans should keep an eye on Renault's social networks on the 4th and 14th of each month. Exclusive content made by fans for fans awaits, including interviews with collectors and celebrities. Depending on current events, the official program may evolve and will be supplemented by activities at local level.

In February, graphic designer Greg will kick off the celebrations with illustrations of the Renault 4, showing it in the style of different eras. All his designs will be published gradually over the course of the year. The Renault 4 will also be featured on Renault's social media channels in February, concluding the month with a special edition of the 4, called "Parisienne", on the Champs-Elysées.

In March and April, there will be a special Renault Classic show and a collection of Renault miniatures, which will be available in the Atelier Renault boutique and online store.

Renault 4 (1961) - Production on the assembly line

Renault 4 (1961) - Production on the assembly line

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The year will also bring a number of other highlights for the Renault 4, such as a special clothing collection, various videos, a new R4 with lots of surprises and much more.

Further promotions will be announced in the course of the year.

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