| Renault KJ | |
| Aka: | Renault KJ |
| Manufacturer: | Renault |
| Assembly: | Île Seguin, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris |
| Production: | 1923-1924 |
| Successor: | Renault MT |
| Class: | Compact car / Small family car (C) |
| Body Style: | Variety |
| Engine: | I4 951cc, 6CV, 8.3HP |
| Transmission: | 3-speed manual |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm |
| Length: | 3350 mm |
| Width: | 1370 mm |
| Height: | 1720 mm |
| Related: | Renault MT |
| Designer: | Louis Renault |
The Renault KJ was a compact car or small family car manufactured by Renault from 1923 to 1924.[1] [2]
The national licensing authority granted its approval on 7 July 1922.[3] 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 middle-class car, its competitors were the Peugeot Quadrilette and the Citroen Type C, the Renault KJ was available in a variety of body styles. Production of the KJ variant ended in 1923. As part of a model update, the KJ1 was introduced, which received its approval on 28 November 1922, and was available until 1924. In 1924, Renault ceased production of this model and replaced it with the similar Renault MT.
The KJ version had a narrow engine hood. The radiator, placed behind the engine, was wider and taller. The turning radius was specified as 10m (30feet). The chassis weighed 440kg (970lb). Documented body styles include a roadster and a limousine. In October 1922, the roadster variant costed 11,800 francs. At least one Renault KJ was a convertible.[4]
The KJ1 had an engine hood that was as wide and as tall as the radiator. The turning circle was now specified as 11m (36feet). The chassis weighed 450kg (990lb). From March 1924, brakes on the front wheels were available for an additional cost of 1,500 francs. In addition to the versions listed in the following table, there were also pickup and van models.
The following prices (in francs) are known:
| Variant | Price in 1922 | Price in October 1923 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadster with a jumpseat | 11,800 | 13,100 | |
| Torpedo with 3 seats | 12,000 | 13,300 | |
| Luxury torpedo | align="right" | - | 13,800 |
| Tous Temps, two-seater roadster | align="right" | - | 15,400 |
| Limousine with 3 seats | 13,500 | 14,900 |
The Renault KJ had a power of 6CV or 15HP.[5] The water-cooled four-cylinder engine has a 58 mm bore and 90 mm stroke with a displacement of 951 cm³. The engine power was transmitted to the rear axle via a driveshaft. The vehicle had a three-speed gearbox. The top speed was listed as between 45km/h and 60km/h, depending on the gear ratio.
The vehicle is 313.5cm (123.4inches) long and 131cm (52inches) wide with a wheelbase of 245cm (96inches) and a track width of 115cm (45inches). The height of the vehicle is 172cm (68inches).[6] The complete vehicle weighed 860kg (1,900lb).