Renault Dauphine
The Renault Dauphine was an auto created by the French maker Renault from 1956 to 1962. A luxury variation, badged as the Renault Ondine was sold from 1960 to 1962. It was introduced in 1956 to supplant the exceptionally fruitful Renault 4CV. Like the 4CV, the Dauphine utilized a single-shell monocoque body. The Dauphine had a four-entryway car plan and weighed more than its ancestor, yet utilized a similar engine - an adaptation updated to 845 cc and 32 hp (24 kW). This adaptation of the Dauphine was widely acclaimed for its poor performance, as it was tried by Road & Track magazine and was estimated to do 0–60 mph in 32 seconds. Initially, the Dauphine was intended to be called the Corvette, yet was changed to Dauphine to maintain a strategic distance from disarray with the as of late propelled Chevrolet Corvette. A couple of special models of the Dauphine with improved motor were also delivered: the Dauphine Gordini with 37 hp (27.2 kW) and the 1093, a restricted version, with 55 hp (41 kW) and with an extraordinary white completion with two blue stripes down its sides. To improve its execution, a supercharger was additionally worked by American organization Judson Research & Mfg. Co. Nonetheless, the Dauphine turned out to be exceedingly infamous for its mechanical issues and rusting issues. In 2002, Car Talk casted a ballot the Dauphine the 9th Worst Car of the Millennium. Despite, it holds renowned status as a collectible/vintage vehicle, particularly in Europe.
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