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1.6 L turbocharged Straight-4
2.0 L Straight-4
2.1 L turbodiesel Straight-4
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Renault 17|related = [Renault 18
[Isuzu Impulse
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The Renault Fuego is a four-seater, three-door hatchback produced by French automaker Renault from 1980 to 1992.

It was heavily based on the Renault 18, sharing its floorpan, drivetrain, and other items. Later, the Fuego dashboard was added to the facelifted R18. European production continued into 1986 (to 1985 in France and 1986 in Spain), while Renault Argentina produced the "Fuego GTA Max" up into 1992. It was sold in the United States through American Motors Corporation (AMC) dealers from 1982 through 1985 inclusive. It replaced the Renault 15/17 and 17 coupés of the 1970s.

Its three major accomplishments included being the top-selling European two-door coupé for the 1980-82 period, the first mass produced four-seat sports model to be designed in a wind tunnel (with a resulting drag coefficient (Cd) factor of 0.32-0.35 depending on model and year), and the first car in the world to have a remote keyless system with central locking that was available from the 1983 model year, and later introduced on other Renault models.

Production The car was a radical departure from the R15 and R17, as it introduced a gently rounded design instead of the wedge-shaped predecessors. The Fuego's body design was created by noted automotive designer Robert Opron, who had previously designed the Citroën SM, Citroën GS, and Citroën CX.

European model variants ran as follows: 1.4L TL, GTL; 1.6L TS, GTS (manual and automatic transmissions); 2.0L TX, and GTX (manual and automatic transmissions). The Fuego Turbo (manual transmission only) was added in 1983 to coincide with the midlife facelift. This included a new front grille, bumpers, and interior trim. In the United States, the Fuego was offered with a 1.6 L Turbocharger or normally aspirated version in 1982 and 1983; for 1984 and 1985 it was offered with a 2.2 L engine.

The Fuego became an instant sales success. It became the number one selling coupe in Europe during the 1980-2 period. However, as with most fashionable designs, its sales slipped as the years progressed. In France itself (thus, excluding Argentina and Spain) the production number was 226,583 (http://www.fuego.net.pl/historia_gb.htm) or 265,257 (Maybe this includes the Spain production? The number is found on the German wiki).

Renault sold the Fuego in the UK, aiming it at Opel Manta and Ford Capri buyers, where it became the top selling coupé through 1981-2, but sales fell off before finally ending in 1986 with just the GTS and Turbo as the two sole models.

The Fuego was not directly replaced by another model in the Renault range. A Fuego II was planned, similarly styled as the new Renault Alpine GTA, but the development of the new model was cancelled at the last minute due to Renault's financial problems and the falling sales of sports coupés in general at that time.

A red French specification Fuego Turbo appears in the 1985 James Bond movie A View to a Kill, while a 1982 U.S. specification metallic grey Fuego Turbo appears in the 1995 GoldenEye and 1997 "The World is Not Enough" films.

Timeline

• February 1980 - Introduction of the Fuego 3-door coupé. Available as TL and GTL with 1397 cc engine (rated at , with manual choke), and GTS with 1647 cc engine (rated at , with automatic choke), with 4-speed manual gearbox on TL and GTL, 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearbox on GTS. TL has basic equipment level with 155 SR 13 tires, heated rear window, rear fog light, split/fold rear seat, and cloth upholstery. The GTL adds 175/70 13 tires, electric front windows, tachometer, height-adjustable steering wheel, front head restraints, analog clock, wheel covers, remote-adjustable drivers door mirror, laminated windscreen, opening rear quarter windows, H4 headlights, pre-installed radio kit, and velour upholstery. The GTS adds engine oil level gauge, power-assisted steering, and optional 3-speed automatic transmission.
• 1981 - Fuel reserve warning light standard on all models. GTS obtained modified gearbox.
• 1981 - Introduction of the TX and GTX with 1995 cc engine (rated at 110 hp) and 5-speed manual gearbox. TX has same specification as GTS. GTX as GTS and TX, plus rear wash/wipe, front fog lights, headlamp wash/wipe, 14-inch alloy wheels, leather on the steering wheel rim, gearlever gaiter, and handbrake lever gaiter, as well as digital clock, passenger side door mirror, bronze tinted windows, luggage cover, and much more.
• 1982 - The GTL is upgraded to a 5-speed gearbox. GTS gains electronic ignition. GTS, TX, and GTX gain remote central locking. Optional 3-speed automatic transmission now available on TX and GTX. The 1.6 L fuel-injected and turbo versions are introduced in the United States through Renault/American Motors dealers.
• 1983 - The GTL gains economy tune 1647 cc engine, 5-speed gearbox.
• 1984 - the new model year features a facelift with new grille, bumpers and, interior trim (as well as a new dashboard on LHD vehicles).
• 1984- Models sold in United States are equipped with 2.2 L engines and an updated interior.
• 1985 - Production of the Fuego ends in France, with the introduction of the Renault 21.
• 1986 - Production ends in Spain. Production lines transferred to Argentina and Venezuela.
• 1987 - Production continues in Argentina (where it now features the 2165 cc engine as the only available powerplant) and Venezuela.
• 1990 - The final phase III GTA is introduced with new bumpers, white front indicators, and charcoal tail-lights. The higher performance GTA Max, an improved version of the GTA, is introduced in Argentina with a 2.2 engine.
• 1992 - South American production ends.

External links

• Renault Fuego Club Argentino (in Spanish)
• Fuego information and pictures
• Fuego - page about classic Renault car
• Renault Fuego Club of Buenos Aires (in Spanish)
• Renault Fuego GTX Club of Argentina (in Spanish)
• Renault Fuego Club of Spain (in Spanish)
• July 2002 AutoWeek article on the Renault Fuego
• February 2007 article from UK newspaper The Independent on the Renault Fuego

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1.6 L [Straight-4
1.6 L turbocharged Straight-4
2.0 L Straight-4
2.1 L turbodiesel Straight-4
2.2 L Straight-4|predecessor = Renault 15
Renault 17|related = [Renault 18
[Isuzu Impulse
Toyota Celica
Volkswagen Scirocco-->

The Renault Fuego is a four-seater, three-door hatchback produced by French automaker Renault from 1980 to 1992.

It was heavily based on the Renault 18, sharing its floorpan, drivetrain, and other items. Later, the Fuego dashboard was added to the facelifted R18. European production continued into 1986 (to 1985 in France and 1986 in Spain), while Renault Argentina produced the "Fuego GTA Max" up into 1992. It was sold in the United States through American Motors Corporation (AMC) dealers from 1982 through 1985 inclusive. It replaced the Renault 15/17 and 17 coupés of the 1970s.

Its three major accomplishments included being the top-selling European two-door coupé for the 1980-82 period, the first mass produced four-seat sports model to be designed in a wind tunnel (with a resulting drag coefficient (Cd) factor of 0.32-0.35 depending on model and year), and the first car in the world to have a remote keyless system with central locking that was available from the 1983 model year, and later introduced on other Renault models.

Production The car was a radical departure from the R15 and R17, as it introduced a gently rounded design instead of the wedge-shaped predecessors. The Fuego's body design was created by noted automotive designer Robert Opron, who had previously designed the Citroën SM, Citroën GS, and Citroën CX.

European model variants ran as follows: 1.4L TL, GTL; 1.6L TS, GTS (manual and automatic transmissions); 2.0L TX, and GTX (manual and automatic transmissions). The Fuego Turbo (manual transmission only) was added in 1983 to coincide with the midlife facelift. This included a new front grille, bumpers, and interior trim. In the United States, the Fuego was offered with a 1.6 L Turbocharger or normally aspirated version in 1982 and 1983; for 1984 and 1985 it was offered with a 2.2 L engine.

The Fuego became an instant sales success. It became the number one selling coupe in Europe during the 1980-2 period. However, as with most fashionable designs, its sales slipped as the years progressed. In France itself (thus, excluding Argentina and Spain) the production number was 226,583 (http://www.fuego.net.pl/historia_gb.htm) or 265,257 (Maybe this includes the Spain production? The number is found on the German wiki).

Renault sold the Fuego in the UK, aiming it at Opel Manta and Ford Capri buyers, where it became the top selling coupé through 1981-2, but sales fell off before finally ending in 1986 with just the GTS and Turbo as the two sole models.

The Fuego was not directly replaced by another model in the Renault range. A Fuego II was planned, similarly styled as the new Renault Alpine GTA, but the development of the new model was cancelled at the last minute due to Renault's financial problems and the falling sales of sports coupés in general at that time.

A red French specification Fuego Turbo appears in the 1985 James Bond movie A View to a Kill, while a 1982 U.S. specification metallic grey Fuego Turbo appears in the 1995 GoldenEye and 1997 "The World is Not Enough" films.

Timeline

• February 1980 - Introduction of the Fuego 3-door coupé. Available as TL and GTL with 1397 cc engine (rated at , with manual choke), and GTS with 1647 cc engine (rated at , with automatic choke), with 4-speed manual gearbox on TL and GTL, 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearbox on GTS. TL has basic equipment level with 155 SR 13 tires, heated rear window, rear fog light, split/fold rear seat, and cloth upholstery. The GTL adds 175/70 13 tires, electric front windows, tachometer, height-adjustable steering wheel, front head restraints, analog clock, wheel covers, remote-adjustable drivers door mirror, laminated windscreen, opening rear quarter windows, H4 headlights, pre-installed radio kit, and velour upholstery. The GTS adds engine oil level gauge, power-assisted steering, and optional 3-speed automatic transmission.
• 1981 - Fuel reserve warning light standard on all models. GTS obtained modified gearbox.
• 1981 - Introduction of the TX and GTX with 1995 cc engine (rated at 110 hp) and 5-speed manual gearbox. TX has same specification as GTS. GTX as GTS and TX, plus rear wash/wipe, front fog lights, headlamp wash/wipe, 14-inch alloy wheels, leather on the steering wheel rim, gearlever gaiter, and handbrake lever gaiter, as well as digital clock, passenger side door mirror, bronze tinted windows, luggage cover, and much more.
• 1982 - The GTL is upgraded to a 5-speed gearbox. GTS gains electronic ignition. GTS, TX, and GTX gain remote central locking. Optional 3-speed automatic transmission now available on TX and GTX. The 1.6 L fuel-injected and turbo versions are introduced in the United States through Renault/American Motors dealers.
• 1983 - The GTL gains economy tune 1647 cc engine, 5-speed gearbox.
• 1984 - the new model year features a facelift with new grille, bumpers and, interior trim (as well as a new dashboard on LHD vehicles).
• 1984- Models sold in United States are equipped with 2.2 L engines and an updated interior.
• 1985 - Production of the Fuego ends in France, with the introduction of the Renault 21.
• 1986 - Production ends in Spain. Production lines transferred to Argentina and Venezuela.
• 1987 - Production continues in Argentina (where it now features the 2165 cc engine as the only available powerplant) and Venezuela.
• 1990 - The final phase III GTA is introduced with new bumpers, white front indicators, and charcoal tail-lights. The higher performance GTA Max, an improved version of the GTA, is introduced in Argentina with a 2.2 engine.
• 1992 - South American production ends.

External links

• Renault Fuego Club Argentino (in Spanish)
• Fuego information and pictures
• Fuego - page about classic Renault car
• Renault Fuego Club of Buenos Aires (in Spanish)
• Renault Fuego GTX Club of Argentina (in Spanish)
• Renault Fuego Club of Spain (in Spanish)
• July 2002 AutoWeek article on the Renault Fuego
• February 2007 article from UK newspaper The Independent on the Renault Fuego