Renault 5, 8 and 8 Gordini: Books - History and Models
A book on Renault 5, 8 or 8 Gordini cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Renault cars.
La Renault 5 de mon père
More than twelve years of presence in Europe, nearly six million units, 17% of the French market alone at the beginning of the 1980s: these figures alone show to what extent the Renault 5 will have had a real career as a "Supercar", as the advertisers in charge of its launch campaign very rightly named it.
Innovative with its bumper shields and its "supermini" size, practical thanks to its tailgate and its modularity, modern and colorful, cute with its expressive face, it is a real car to live with following the tradition of the brand. The French, and beyond that, the Europeans, were not mistaken and quickly adopted it! It was all the easier since everyone could find a model in the range adapted to their needs, from the simple basic version to the explosive Turbo, via the LS and TS road cars, the frugal GTL, the TX of the chic neighborhoods, the hard-working Société or the Alpine of the sportsmen, without forgetting the three-volume Siete reserved for the Spanish market. Who has not, at least once, made a journey on board one?
Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to Renault R 5 cars from 1972-1984.
Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Renault 5.
This volume of the "La voiture de mon père" collection is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
Contains more than 200 period photos, often unpublished.
It was a real bombshell that Régie Renault dropped in October 1964, when it presented the R8 Gordini at the Motor Show. Driving a "blue" car made its owner the king of national cars, the star of the dance floor, but also a racing driver full of promise...
This book provides a complete overview of his sporting career. It traces both the cars entered by Régie Renault and all the adventures of the amateur drivers. Both the epic of the Gordini Cup and the feats accomplished on Finnish ice or African roads. All of this is enhanced by rare photographs and testimonies from those who experienced the Gord' in its heyday.
Thunderbolt at the 1978 Paris Motor Show: Renault unveils the incredible R5 Turbo. A daring bet for the manufacturer, because the newcomer was primarily intended for competition, taking over from the brilliant R5 Alpine.
After a long development period, the model did not begin its career until the spring of 1980. Designed as a real racing beast, the flagship of the R5 range only retained a vague family resemblance to its modest sisters. It did not have front-wheel drive and was equipped with a central rear engine, in order to better outwit its formidable adversaries in the emerging Group B, the Lancia 037 and other Audi Quattros.
From then on, the legendary heir to the R8 Gordini and Alpine berlinettas would also write its name into legend, in the hands of no less legendary drivers, such as Jean Ragnotti, Jean-Luc Thérier, Bruno Saby and François Chatriot, who would lead it to victory time and time again.
The Renault 5, all models combined, was a remarkable success! In 1984, the Supercinq succeeded the Renault 5 after extensive research, numerous studies of innovative concepts and various prototypes. It featured major developments in terms of habitability such as the transverse engine and the lengthening of the five-door version. Marketing was boosted by numerous versions: basic, classic, luxurious, sporty, limited series... Not forgetting the Renault Express, a utility van or leisure vehicle. Hailed by all, the Renault 5 saga ended in 1996 after twenty-five years of great success.
Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to Renault Super 5 cars from 1984-1996.
Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Renault Supercinq.
This volume of the "La voiture de mon père" collection is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
Renault 5 sportives - Le losagne dans les starting-blocks (Autofocus)
A popular French icon of the 1970s and 1980s, the Renault 5 was a best-seller throughout its career, from 1972 to 1984. Several versions, over a dozen years, have enabled it to display performances that were often exceptional in their category, serving a particularly rich competition record.
From the first R5 LS and its famous Renault Coupé understudy to the latest Maxi 5 Turbo competing in the Group B World Rally Championship, via the R5 Alpine, Alpine Turbo, R5 Turbo and Turbo 2, these models have helped to forge a legend of which the diamond can be proud.
Information
Author:
Alain Chevalier
Details:
160 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:
300 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
ETAI (F, 2020)
Series:
Autofocus
ISBN:
9791028304034
Renault 5 sportives - Le losagne dans les starting-blocks
The book traces the history of the Renault 8 Gordini seen from a human perspective, from 1964 to the mid-1970s. With the main theme being the great victories in chronological order, a series of portraits, real-life stories, anecdotes, and vehicle histories. All largely unknown and illustrated with a significant annotated and partly unpublished iconography.
It was a real bombshell that Régie Renault dropped in October 1964, when it presented the R8 Gordini at the Motor Show. Driving a "blue" car made its owner the king of national roads, the star of the dance floor, but also a racing driver full of promise...
This book provides a complete overview of his sporting career. It traces the cars entered by Régie Renault as well as all the adventures of the amateur drivers, from the epic of the Gordini Cup to the feats accomplished on Finnish ice or African roads. The whole is embellished with rare photographs and the testimonies of those who "lived" the Gord' in its heyday.
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