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| Renault Celtaquatre | |
|---|---|
 1936 Renault Celtaquatre (ADC1) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Celtaboule |
| Production | 1934–1938 |
| Assembly |  FranceÎle Seguin,Boulogne-Billancourt,Paris |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 2-doorcabriolet 4-doorsaloon 2-doorcoupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Renault Primaquatre |
| Related | Renault Primaquatre |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1463 cc 8CVstraight-4 |
| Transmission | 3-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,860 mm (152.0 in) /4,020 mm (158.3 in) |
| Width | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
| Height | 1,590 mm (62.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Monaquatre |
| Successor | Renault Juvaquatre |
TheRenault Celtaquatre is asmall family car produced by theFrench manufacturerRenault between 1934 and 1938. AlthoughFrench, it took some of its styling cues from American cars of the time. Its rounded silhouette gave it the nickname “Celtaboule” ("Celtaball").
The Celtaquatre was presented to the public in April 1934 and entered production a month later.[1]: 60 Its arrival coincided with that ofCitroën'sTraction Avant,[1]: 25–27 and theRenault's launch was overshadowed byCitroën's powerful publicity machine.[1]: 60
The car was powered by afour-cylinder 1463 cc[a] side-valve engine, for which a maximum of 25 kW (34 hp) at 3,500 rpm was claimed.[1]: 60 Power passed to the rear wheels via a classic three speed transmission.[1]: 60 The suspension was based on rigid axles front and back,[1]: 60 which was seen as a rather minimalist at a time when competitor vehicles from volume automakers such as thePeugeot 301 were being delivered with independent front suspension.[1]: 54 However, the 8CV Celtaquatre was also much more aggressively priced than the 8CV 301: At theParis Motor Show in October the list price for a Celtaquatre with a standard "berline" (saloon) body was given as ₣16,900 francs,[1] while thePeugeot 301 "berline normale" was priced at ₣20,500 francs.[1]: 54
In 1935, adjustments were made to thebonnet, with horizontal chrome-lined openings in place of the earlier three shutters. Two-tone paintwork was standard. A supplement of ₣400 francs was required for asingle colour.
In 1936, the Celtaquatre lost its roundness to acquire a more aerodynamic shape. Appearance of two new body types: aCabriolet and aCoupé Cabriolet. In 1937, the Celtaquatre received anAmerican-inspiredV-shaped grill which was retained throughout the rest of the model's production.
In 1938, a new bumper design appeared with straight slats. Thecoupé was discontinued.
In 1939, after production of 44,000 units,[2] the Celtaquatre was replaced by theJuvaquatre.
By 1940, most of the Celtaquatre cars remaining in stock were delivered to the French Army.
In July 1941, the last 13 Celtaquatre cars were transformed into a small series ofNovaquatre.
The car was taxed at 8 CV.
