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The Renault company was formed by three brothers; Louis Renault, Marcel and Ferdinand. Louis was the engineer and had already made some models before his brothers joined the company. The first model, Renault Voiturette was sold in 1898 it was a small light car and it maneuvered the streets with ease. This inspired the brothers to take part in motor racing, as they had spotted a chance through which they would be known. The company gained a lot of popularity due to the number of times they won races. Besides ordinary cars, the Renault company produced commercial vehicles such buses and cargo vehicles. It also manufactured the innovative Renault FT-17 tank for the purpose of fighting in the World War I.
Before the World War I, the cars manufactured by Renault had a unique shape at the front and this was as a result of placing the radiator behind the engine. In 1928, Renault produced several models, and their numbers were determined by their size. These models were the 6cv, 10cv, the Monasix, 15cv, the Vivasix, the 18/22cv and the 40cv. The Vivasix was referred to as an executive sports car, and its body was made of steel, but was light, and was powered by a 3180 cc six-cylinder motor.
The 40cv weighed around 5700 pounds and used a 9.1-litre engine with a six-speed transmission.The Renault 6cv was light as it weighed approximately 2400 pounds, and this made its performance in terms of speed very efficient. It was known to achieve its highest speed at only 49mph. It also used a magnet ignition. The Renault Vivasix was available in a 4-door sedan model and a 2-door Coupe model. Its transmission was 3-speed manual. It was known to achieve its top speed at 130kilometers per hour. The Grand Renault models were available in only two types; six and eight-cylinder. They were also equipped with a rear suspension that facilitated a much firmer road grip. This was necessary as some of these models required that grip while at a speed that was beyond 140km/hr.
During and after the World War II, the Renault Fregate and Renault 4CV models were launched. The Renault Fregate used a 2-litre 4-cylinder engine. In the modern day today, the Renault company has seen the successful launching of new models, such as the Renault Megan RS, which has a turbocharged engine that generates 244 horsepower. There is also the megane Coupe cabriolet which has a folding glass roof. There are also the Twingo and Clio models in the Renault family.