The Renault GS was a

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manufactured by

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from 1919 to 1920. It was also known as the 10CV.

History

The national approval authority granted its approval on 30 October 1919. The predecessor was the . The production was ended in 1920. The successors were the and the . In April 1919, the chassis cost 9,800 francs, and a four-seater

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body type cost 12,800 francs.

Characteristics

The Renault GS has a

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four-cylinder engine with a 75 mm bore and 120 mm stroke and a displacement of 2121 cm³. The engine power was transmitted to the rear axle via a driveshaft. The top speed was specified between 39 km/h and 55 km/h, depending on the gearing. The vehicle has a

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of 262 cm and a

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of 144 cm. It is 347 cm long and 159 cm wide. One source mentions a height of 180 cm but does not specify which body style this refers to. The turning circle was specified as 8 meters. The chassis weighed 600 kg, and the complete vehicle weighed 1250 kg. Available body types included a

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, sedan, phaeton, pick-up,

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, and

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External links

Additional pictures on a Renault fan site

References

{{Renault timeline 1921-1960 GS Cars introduced in 1919

History

Characteristics

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