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The Monaquatre (Type UY1) was a

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assembled by

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between 1931 and 1936. It used a conventional

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configuration and was powered by a four-cylinder water-cooled engine.

Details and Evolutions

Launched in October 1931, the Monaquatre was similar in design to

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large family car with which it shared its wheelbase. At the 1932

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Motor Show the new Type YN1 version appeared, the engine size increased from 1289 cc to 1463 cc. In October 1933 the type YN2 appeared at the

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, featuring a redesigned

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, the angle of the radiator grill being now a little more raked. The YN2 was a transitional model, the manufacturer having already decided to fit "aérodynamique" bodies with fashionably sloping tails replacing the very vertical rear ends of the existing cars. By this time the Monaquatre was offered a choice from seven different body types, including 4-door berlines with four or six side windows and, at the top in terms of price, a 2-door 2-seat

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. The YN2 was produced for only three months before the new more aerodynamic Type YN3 appeared at the start of 1934, initially with just two body styles from which to choose. In September 1935 the production of the final version, the Type YN4, ceased like models 1936 Type YN4. The Monaquatre was replaced by the Renault Celtaquatre.

Types

* UY1 * YN1 * YN2 * YN3 * YN4 * Boulangère

Characteristics

*Speed: *Power: 25 HP (7CV), 30 HP (8 CV), 35 HP (9CV) *Brakes: with cables on drums AV and AR *Battery: 6 V

Sources and notes

{{Renault Monaquatre Cars introduced in 1931 1930s cars Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Compact cars Sedans