Renault KZ

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Renault KZ
Renault KZ (10 CV) (1925) 1X7A8184.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Also calledRenault Type KZ
Renault Primaquatre
Production1923–1931
AssemblyFlag of France.svg  France: Île Seguin, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris
Designer Louis Renault
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size / Large family car (D)
Body style 4-door Torpedo, 4-door Sedan, 2-door Truck
Layout FR
Powertrain
Engine 2120 cc I4, 35 hp
Transmission 3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length3,800 mm (149.6 in)
Width1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight 1,320 kg (2,910 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Renault GS
Renault IG
Successor Renault Primaquatre
Renault Vivaquatre

The Renault KZ is a mid-size car or large family car manufactured by Renault from 1923 until 1931.

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Details and Evolutions

The KZ was the replacement of the Type GS and the Type IG, and its intention was to be a rival of the Citroën Type C in the class called "populaires" (economic). The car had a 4-cylinder engine of 2120 cc, 33 cm larger than its predecessors. [1]

In 1927 three new models arrived, the KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, 21 cm larger.

In 1929 and 1931 the KZ4 and KZ5 were introduced.

The KZ11, was a taxis G7 company, a special series of 2400 vehicles with new adaptations.

Types

Specification

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References

  1. Municipal Engineering; Sanitary Record and the Municipal Motor , Volume 80. Municipal Engineering Publications, 1927. 531.