Renault built nearly 210,000 of these coupes between 1971 and 1979 — more than twice as many as its four-headlight sibling, the 17 — but rust took its revenge on most survivors.
Lead trim: 15 TL 1.3 (1289 cc, 60 PS) · up to 89 hp
Renault 151971–1979
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FactRenault built nearly 210,000 of these coupes between 1971 and 1979 — more than twice as many as its four-headlight sibling, the 17 — but rust took its revenge on most survivors.
The Renault 15 is a two-door fastback hatchback coupé designed and built by French automaker Renault between July 1971 and August 1979 alongside the near-identical Renault 17, effectively a coupé version of the Renault 12. The 15 and 17 were presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 1971; the mechanicals and chassis came largely from the Renault 12 while the body was completely new. The R15 differed from the R17 in that it had the single headlights of the R12, a simpler side profile, no folding roof and a rear side window that could be opened but did not split. The R15 TL had the 1289 cc engine from the Renault 12, rated at 60 PS, while the R15 TS used the 1565 cc engine of the Renault 16 TS rated at 90 PS; the March 1976 range facelift (enlarged headlights, body-coloured grille surround) made the R15 TL and GTL mechanically identical to the earlier R15 TL. The British Autocar tested a 1,289 cc Renault 15 TL in November 1972, recording 94 mph and 0–60 mph in 13.6 seconds, while praising its styling, comfort and equipment. It was gradually introduced in Australia from May 1973. A total of 209,887 Renault 15s and 94,969 Renault 17s were manufactured, and both were replaced by the Renault Fuego, presented in March 1980.
Collectors Spotted in the Renault 15 Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 TL 1.3 (1289 cc, 60 PS) | 1971–1979 | 1.3 L Inline-4 | 59 hp | 71 lb-ft | 13.6 s | FWD | — | — |
| 15 TS 1.6 (1565 cc, 90 PS) | 1971–1976 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 89 hp | 90 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
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