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Renault KZ

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Renault KZ
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Also calledRenault Type KZ
Renault Primaquatre
Production1923–1931
Assembly France: Île Seguin, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris
DesignerLouis Renault
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size / Large family car (D)
Body style4-door Torpedo, 4-door Sedan, 2-door Truck
LayoutFR
Powertrain
Engine2120 cc I4, 35 hp
Transmission3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length3,800 mm (149.6 in)
Width1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight1,320 kg (2,910 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorRenault GS
Renault IG
SuccessorRenault Primaquatre
Renault Vivaquatre

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

Details and Evolutions

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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

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  • KZ
  • KZ1
  • KZ2
  • KZ3
  • KZ4
  • KZ5

Specification

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  • Speed = 75 km/h

References

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