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| − | '''Renault Encore. 1984–6 (prod. 600,000 approx. sold incl. Alliance). 3-, and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1397 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1721 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Hatchback follow-up to successful [[Renault Alliance]], based on [[Renault 11]]. Stylish and space-efficient, with front-wheel drive. Same formula: exterior followed French model, interior US-designed. Contributed some 50,000 units to first model year’s sales, but, as with Alliance, suffered from the US market shifting back to larger cars by the middle of the decade. Absorbed into Alliance range for 1987 model year. | + | '''Renault Encore. 1984–6 (prod. 600,000 approx. sold incl. Alliance). 3-, and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1397 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1721 cm³ (I4 OHC).''' Hatchback follow-up to successful [[Renault Alliance]], based on [[Renault 11]]. Stylish and space-efficient, with front-wheel drive. Same formula: exterior followed French model, interior US-designed. Contributed some 50,000 units to first model year’s sales, but, as with Alliance, suffered from the US market shifting back to larger cars by the middle of the decade. Absorbed into Alliance range for 1987 model year. |
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Revision as of 12:55, 23 November 2013
Renault Encore. 1984–6 (prod. 600,000 approx. sold incl. Alliance). 3-, and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1397 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1721 cm³ (I4 OHC). Hatchback follow-up to successful Renault Alliance, based on Renault 11. Stylish and space-efficient, with front-wheel drive. Same formula: exterior followed French model, interior US-designed. Contributed some 50,000 units to first model year’s sales, but, as with Alliance, suffered from the US market shifting back to larger cars by the middle of the decade. Absorbed into Alliance range for 1987 model year.
Manufacturing location: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Marque: Renault | Predecessor: AMC Spirit | Successors: Renault Alliance, Mitsubishi Mirage (1987–91), Mitsubishi Lancer (1988–91), Mitsubishi RVR (as Eagle Summit)
q.v. Renault GTA
