Renault KJ

History

The national licensing authority granted its approval on 7 July 1922. The Renault KJ was presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris in 1923, the project was created and designed by Louis Renault. A middle-class car, its competitors were the Peugeot Quadrilette and the Citroen Type C, the Renault KJ was available in a variety of body styles. Production of the KJ variant ended in 1923. As part of a model update, the KJ1 was introduced, which received its approval on 28 November 1922, and was available until 1924. In 1924, Renault ceased production of this model and replaced it with the similar Renault MT.

Types

KJ

The KJ version had a narrow engine hood. The radiator, placed behind the engine, was wider and taller. The turning radius was specified as 10 m. The chassis weighed 440 kg. Documented body styles include a roadster and a limousine. In October 1922, the roadster variant costed 11,800 francs. At least one Renault KJ was a convertible.

KJ1

The KJ1 had an engine hood that was as wide and as tall as the radiator. The turning circle was now specified as 11 m. The chassis weighed 450 kg. From March 1924, brakes on the front wheels were available for an additional cost of 1,500 francs. In addition to the versions listed in the following table, there were also pickup and van models.

The following prices (in francs) are known:

Specifications

The Renault KJ had a power of 6CV or 15HP. The water-cooled four-cylinder engine has a 58 mm bore and 90 mm stroke with a displacement of 951 cm³. The engine power was transmitted to the rear axle via a driveshaft. The vehicle had a three-speed gearbox. The top speed was listed as between 45 km/h and 60 km/h, depending on the gear ratio.

The vehicle is 313.5 cm long and 131 cm wide with a wheelbase of 245 cm and a track width of 115 cm. The height of the vehicle is 172 cm. The complete vehicle weighed 860 kg.

References

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