10 Facts About Renault Fuego

1.

Renault Fuego is a sport hatchback that was manufactured and marketed by Renault from 1980 to 1986, replacing the Renault 15 and 17 coupes of the 1970s.

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2.

Renault Fuego's exterior was styled by Michel Jardin, and the interior by Francois Lampreia, both working under direction of Robert Opron.

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3.

Setright said the Renault Fuego "is blessed with a body which is not only roomy and aerodynamically efficient, but is beautiful".

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4.

The Renault Fuego dashboard was added to the facelifted R18 in 1984 and then both updated again in September 1983 for the 1984 model year.

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5.

European production continued until 1985 in France and 1986 in Spain, while Renault Argentina produced the Fuego from 1982 until ending production in 1992 with the 2.

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6.

Renault Fuego was the first mass-produced four-seat sports model to be designed in a wind tunnel, resulting in a drag coefficient factor ranging from 0.

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7.

The Renault Fuego was the first to have remote steering wheel-mounted controls for the audio system .

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8.

The Renault Fuego was available with options including leather upholstery, multi-function trip computer, cruise control, air-conditioning, and a full-length Webasto electric fabric sunroof.

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9.

Renault Fuego became the best selling coupe in Europe during 1980 through to 1982.

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10.

Renault Fuego was marketed in the United States through American Motors Corporation dealers from 1982 to 1985 inclusive.

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