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1996 Renault Fiftie

Sporting a 'moustache' in design-speak, the Fiftie was presented in 1996 to mark the 50th anniversary of the maker's 4CV. Echoes of the original included a mid-engine, rear-drive setup and plenty of retro curves. Contemporary touches included an aluminum chassis, and the interior even featured rattan. The Fiftie was a proper runner, but only its engine survived: the 1.2-liter unit transplanted to the Twingo.


The 1996 Fiftie is a charming two-seater coupé intended to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the much loved Renault 4CV. It reminds of the 4CV but has the next millennium's technology at its heart: an advanced aluminum chassis borrowed from the Renault Spider and an all-new, mid-mounted 1.2 litre powerplant.


Features:

  • Moustache front grille moldings and rear air intakes are styling cues harking back to original 4CV

  • Cutting-edge carbon fiber structure and aluminum platform (lifted from Spider)

  • Roof made of four foldaway panels which stow under the rear window

  • Interior showcases natural materials like rattan, linen, and cotton

  • Fixed seats

  • Reach-adjustable steering wheel and pedals

  • Giant multi-function screen for management of hi-fi, climate control system, driver assistance system, and telephone

  • Picnic basket hidden in the boot

  • 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder engine delivering 60bhp with maximum torque of 93Nm at 2,500rpm

  • 5-speed gearbox with semi-automatic clutch


Source: Simon Hacker/MSN Cars; KATRIINA’S RENAULT CENTER; conceptcar.co.uk

Images: Renault












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