Renault Monaquatre
| Company type | Automobile model |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Renault Primaquatre (shared wheelbase) |
| Founded | October 1931 |
| Defunct | September 1936 |
| Successor | Renault Celtaquatre |
| Products | Compact family car |
The Monaquatre (Type UY1) was a compact family automobile manufactured by Renault between 1931 and 1936. It utilized a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration and was equipped with a four-cylinder, water-cooled powerplant.
Details and Evolutions
Launched in October 1931, the Monaquatre shared its wheelbase dimension with the larger Renault Primaquatre model.
At the 1932 Paris Motor Show, the Type YN1 was introduced, featuring an engine upgrade from 1289 cc to 1463 cc.
The YN2 variant appeared at the Paris Motor Show in October 1933, showcasing a bonnet redesign with a more inclined radiator grille. This transitional version came before the switch to "aérodynamique" body styles characterized by sloping rear sections, replacing the previous upright designs. By this stage, the Monaquatre was available in seven different body configurations, including 4-door berlines with either four or six side windows, as well as an upscale 2-door, 2-seat cabriolet.
Only three months after production of the YN2 began, the streamlined Type YN3 was released in early 1934, initially offered in two body variants.
Manufacturing concluded in September 1935 with the last Type YN4 model. The Monaquatre was then replaced by the Renault Celtaquatre.
Types
- UY1
- YN1
- YN2
- YN3
- YN4
- Boulangère
Characteristics
- Top speed:
- Engine power: (7CV), (8 CV), (9CV)
- Braking system: cable-operated drum brakes on both front and rear wheels
- Electrical system: 6 V battery