The Renault GS was a mid-size car manufactured by Renault from 1919 to 1920.[1] It was also known as the 10CV.[2]
History
The national approval authority granted its approval on 30 October 1919. The predecessor was the Renault FK [de]. The production ended in 1920. The successors were the Renault IC [de] and the Renault IG [de].[3]
In April 1919, the chassis cost 9,800 francs, and a four-seater torpedo body type cost 12,800 francs.[1]
Characteristics
The Renault GS has a water-cooled 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 wheelbase of 262 cm and a track width 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 touring car, sedan, phaeton, pick-up, panel van, and minibus.[3][4]
