Launch of “the Pear”
The advertising campaign used to launch the car, which used the new teaser approach, compared the rounded forms of this little 7 CV to those of a pear. If the Renault 14 advertising broke new ground, so did its powertrain.
An innovative powertrain
For the first time, a Renault car was driven by a transversely-mounted powertrain. Engineered in partnership with Peugeot, which used this technology for its 104, this technique saved substantial space. Interior design produced a roomier cabin, increased luggage space, improved accessibility, and a clearer view of the dashboard and controls.
Renault 14 came in several versions, the most powerful of which was the TS (69 hp). Production came to a halt in 1983, as a result of the growth in popularity of Renault 9 and 11.
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