Renault's Celtaquatre didn't quite disappear in 1938 — three years later, in July 1941, the last 13 unsold cars were converted into a tiny run of Novaquatres.
Lead trim: Celtaquatre 1.5 side-valve four
Renault CeltaquatreADC1 · 1934–1938
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FactRenault's Celtaquatre didn't quite disappear in 1938 — three years later, in July 1941, the last 13 unsold cars were converted into a tiny run of Novaquatres.
The Renault Celtaquatre was a small family car built between 1934 and 1938 (44,000 units), nicknamed "Celtaboule" for its rounded silhouette and taking some styling cues from American cars; it was presented in April 1934 and entered production a month later, its launch overshadowed by Citroën's Traction Avant. The engine is a four-cylinder 1463 cc side-valve (8CV) driving the rear wheels through a classic three-speed gearbox; the text claims 25 kW (34 hp) at 3,500 rpm while the specifications section says 22 kW (30 hp), so no power is entered. Suspension was rigid axles front and back, cable drum brakes, a 6 V battery, top speed 100 km/h (62 mph) at 8 L/100 km; the list price in October 1934 was 16,900 francs against 20,500 for the Peugeot 301 berline. 1935 brought a new bonnet, 1936 a more aerodynamic shape with new Cabriolet and Coupé Cabriolet bodies, 1937 an American-inspired V-shaped grille and 1938 new straight-slat bumpers (the coupé was discontinued); the Juvaquatre replaced it in 1939, and in July 1941 the last 13 cars were made into a small series of Novaquatre. Length 152.0/158.3 in, width 59.4 in, height 62.6 in, curb weight 2,535 lb.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtaquatre 1.5 side-valve four | 1934–1938 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 30 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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