Renault KJ

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Renault Type KJ
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Also called	Renault Type KJ
Production	1923-1924
Assembly	France Île Seguin, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris
Designer	Louis Renault
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car / Small family car (C)
Body style	Variety
Layout	FR
Related	Renault Type MT
Powertrain
Engine	I4 951cc, 6CV, 8.3HP
Transmission	3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Length	3350 mm
Width	1370 mm
Height	1720 mm
Chronology
Predecessor	None
Successor	Renault MT

The Renault KJ is a compact car or small family car automobile manufactured by Renault from 1923 until 1924.

Details and Evolutions[]

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 car of the medium social class, its competitors were the Peugeot Quadrilette and the Citroen Type C, the Renault KJ was available in a variety of body styles. After only a few months production the "Coal Scuttle" bonnet was replaced with the new style "Alligator" bonnet and the car was designated the KJ1.

Like almost all Renaults up until this time, the car used a cone based clutch, combined with a 3-speed manual transmission as on the old pre-war 10CV. The brakes only affected the rear wheels. The prominent "gills" on the sides of the bonnet/hood reflected the positioning of the radiator behind the engine.

In 1924, Renault ceased production of this model and replaced it with the Renault MT which was similar but, amongst other minor modifications, was fitted with front wheel brakes.

Types[]

• KJ1

Characteristics[]

• Speed: 70 km/h
• Power: 15HP (6CV)

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