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Renault Fuego GTX

  • Only 43.050 km
  • unrestored original
  • One registered Owner

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The Renault Fuego (Fire in Spanish) is a sport hatchback that was manufactured and marketed by Renault from 1980 to 1986, replacing the Renault 15 and 17 coupés of the 1970s.

Marketed in the United States by American Motors Corporation (AMC), the Fuego was also assembled in several countries in South America, where production continued until 1992. According to Renault, 265,367 Fuegos were produced, 85% of those manufactured in France from February 1980 to October 1985. Spanish production for European markets continued into 1986.

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The Fuego’s exterior was styled by Michel Jardin, and the interior by Francois Lampreia, both working under direction of Robert Opron. Noted automotive journalist, L. J. K. Setright said the Fueugo “is blessed with a body which is not only roomy and aerodynamically efficient, but is also beautiful”.

The Fuego was heavily based on the Renault 18, sharing its floorpan and drivetrain, with its front suspension developed from the larger Renault 20/30. Despite sharing no parts, the design kept the familiar double-wishbone layout common with the Renault 18, incorporating a negative scrub radius geometry. The suspension design would later be added to the facelifted Renault 18, and later, with minor refinements (larger bushings etcetera), the Renault 25. Power steering available at the higher end of the range. The Fuego dashboard was added to the facelifted R18 in 1984 (though initially only available in the R18 Turbo) and then both updated again in September 1983 (LHD cars only) for the 1984 model year. European production continued until 1985 in France and 1986 in Spain, while Renault Argentina produced the Fuego from 1982 until ending production in 1992 with the 2.2 L “GTA Max” (the final phase III facelift introduced in 1990).

The Fuego was the first mass-produced four-seat sports model to be designed in a wind tunnel,  resulting in a drag coefficient (Cd) factor ranging from 0.32 to 0.35. In October 1982, the turbocharged diesel Fuego became the fastest diesel car in the world, with a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).

The Fuego was the first car to have a remote keyless system with central locking, available from September 1982 using a system invented by Frenchman Paul Lipschutz — marketed as the “PLIP” remote in Europe).

The Fuego was also the first to have remote steering wheel-mounted controls for the audio system (European LHD GTX and Turbo from September 1983). This feature was subsequently popularised on the 1984 model Renault 25. The Fuego was also available with options including leather upholstery, multi-function trip computer, cruise control, air-conditioning (factory or dealer-installed), and a full-length Webasto electric fabric sunroof.

A convertible version trimmed with a leather interior was unveiled by the French coachbuilder Heuliez in 1982 aimed at the U.S. market, but wasn’t produced due to lower than expected sales in the American market – the R11/Alliance convertible taking its place. Three examples were built and finished to American specification (sealed beam headlights, enlarged bumpers, etc.).

The Fuego became the best selling coupé in Europe during 1980 through to 1982. Variants included: 1.4 L TL, 1.6 L economy tuned GTL (LHD only); 1.6 L TS and GTS (manual and automatic transmissions); 2.0 L TX and GTX (manual and automatic transmissions). The TX was a downgraded version of the GTX, but differences varied by country. This model deleted alloy wheels, electric windows, central locking, air conditioning, fog lights, headlight wipers, etc. depending upon the market. A manual-only 2.1 L turbo-diesel was also produced for LHD European markets in the 1982-1985 period. This model was differentiated by the “bulge” in the top of the bonnet, extra vents in the front bumper, and “Turbo D” badging on the grille, side and rear hatch glass.

The Fuego Turbo (1.6 L/1565cc with a manual transmission) was added in 1983 to coincide with the facelift. This facelift included a revised front grille, plastic trim on the bumpers, revised dashboard on LHD models, wheel design, interior trim and fabrics – sepia (coffee brown) with dark brown/white striped velour seats; or ash (grey) with black/red striped velour seats for the Turbo, and ash or sepia for the other models sold with European specifications. Interior colour now depended on exterior colour, eliminating the large choice of customised options of the previous models. The facelifted GTX was also offered with the 2.2 L EFI engine from the Renault 25 in certain LHD markets (generally where the Fuego Turbo was not sold).

This Renault Fuego 2.0 GTX was sold new on the 14.10.1980 through the official Renault Dealer “Leonhard Gramsamer” in Neufinsing, close to Munich.

It was delivered in blau 477 to the first owner. He drove the Car for a couple of years until he passed away. The Fuego was only driven for 43.050 km. It was then given to a befriended restaurant as a present. He never used the Car and kept it in the original Condition as it was.

This amazing Fuego is absolutely original, wearing it´s first paint and showing no rust at all. Which is quite rare for this model. The Car is upgraded with several period stickers and just shouts out pure 80ties.

This is your opportunity to be the new owner of a very rare and forgotten breed.

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Year

1980

Make

Renault

Model

Fuego GTX

Displacement

1995

Horsepower

110

Colour

blau 477

Kilometers

43050

Location

Germany, Moosinning, Bavaria

Guide Price

€ 7.100 – 9.800

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Edgar
1 month 27 days ago

how much are you asking for the Renault Fuego

Support
1 month 13 days ago

Hi @Edgar the Fuego is sold.