Renault R12 Gordini / 807-20

Vehicle Description

Sought-after cult classic Renault R12 Gordini
– 1.6 L in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine with 83 kW (113 hp)
– 4-speed manual gearbox with center shift
– First registration 04/1972 in France
– Registered in Germany in 2006
– 2006 DMSB homologation
– Contemporary rally conversion, sports bucket seats, harness belts and roll cage in ZLB I
registered
– Engine and gearbox revision 2008, investment of € 4,175
– German registration documents and H license plate
Successful participation in the Salt & Oil Rally, Vienna-Trieste, Alpenfahrt Classic Rally and many more.

In 1970, the Renault 12 Gordini succeeded a legend: the Renault 8 Gordini in its heyday. Although it adopted the blue color and white stripes of the legend, the Renault 12 Gordini did not follow the same philosophy. The R12 Gordini has a front engine with front-wheel drive, while its predecessor favored everything at the rear.
The Renault 12 Gordini is the first front-wheel drive Renault to enter the race with such a high level of performance. Its engine is a 4-cylinder petrol engine of 1,565 cm3, derived from that of the Renault 16 TS, and produces 113 hp DIN at 6,250 rpm.
On July 19, 1970, Renault organizes G Day: all owners of a Renault Gordini, Renault Dauphine or Renault 8 are invited to a big automotive party at the Castellet circuit. In the presence of Amédée Gordini himself and numerous drivers, the presentation of the new Renault 12 Gordini marked the end of this gathering. This event, which has been likened to Woodstock, will live long in the memory. Thousands of cars came from all over Europe to attend the first race on the Paul Ricard circuit.

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