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Project H
After successful
introduction of R4 and R16 models Renault tried to get into higher class. The work on a
new project H started at the end of the 60´s. Both Renault and Peugeot motor works
started a development of a new V8 engine which was supposed to power future luxurious cars
of both of the factory marks. Three prototypes of 4,9 m long limousine with bevelled back
have been made in the development Renault centre. It turned up during the riding tests
that the engine is too heavy and that is why the problems with brakes started. And what
was even worse - the engine had too high consumption. This problem appeared in a really
bad time because cars with high consumption started to loose popularity in Europe. That is
why the project was finished in 1967 and replaced by project 12 with 6-cylinder engine and
length reduced to 4,7 m. R30 model was based on this project.
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