Is Renault Espace a good car?
Space Practicality Roomy and versatile. I have driven all over Europe in it with a large family and it is very reliable. With the seats out it is like a van and I have even transported a bed! If anything is likely to go wrong it is the electrics.
What happened to Renault Espace?
The Espace and the Scenic minivans, and the Talisman large sedan, will not be part of the automaker’s future product program as Renault seeks to cut costs, one of the sources said. Although no final decision has been taken, “it is practically a given that these models will stop,” the source said.
Where is the Renault Espace F1?
The first one is kept as a static model in the Renault collection at Flins. The second one can be found at Espace Automobiles Matra museum in Romorantin. The latter is also used for trade shows and exhibitions, as a vintage car. The Espace F1 has also found place in pop culture.
Who is the manufacturer of the Renault Espace?
The Renault Espace is a large luxury crossover MPV vehicle manufactured by Renault for five generations. The first three generations of the Espace were amongst the first contemporary minivans or MPVs, and were manufactured by Matra for Renault. The fourth generation, also an MPV, was manufactured by Renault.
What kind of gearbox does a Renault Espace use?
As with an F1 car, the V10 engine was mid engined (as opposed to the conventional front-engined layout) and the power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a six speed semi automatic gearbox, also used in the Williams FW15C.
When did the fifth generation Espace come out?
The fifth generation Espace was unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October 2014. It abandons the large MPV design of previous generations, instead having a mid-size luxury crossover styling. The car is based on the Renault–Nissan Common Module Family architecture developed by both Renault and Nissan.
What was the weight gain of the Renault Espace?
The galvanization process increased torsional rigidity by 60 percent and bending resistance by 20 percent, at a cost of a 30 kg (66 lb) weight gain. Weight distribution was rather front heavy, with 62.9 percent of the weight being over the front wheels (original petrol version). The Espace was eventually launched by Renault in July 1984.
When was the last year the Renault Espace was made?
Building upon its success, the Espace was revamped in 1988, with most of the Talbot/Simca content being replaced by equivalent Renault parts. The chassis and mechanical components of the car remained largely unchanged.
When did the second generation Espace come out?
The 1997 model of Renault Espace represents the real second generation Espace introduced after the 1991 facelift although some people call it the third generation. The new Espace comes with a completely new interior with the speedometer mounted in the center of the dashboard.
As with an F1 car, the V10 engine was mid engined (as opposed to the conventional front-engined layout) and the power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a six speed semi automatic gearbox, also used in the Williams FW15C.
What kind of engine does a Renault Grand Espace have?
New engines have also been introduced, now ranging between 1.9 dCI and 3.5 V6. The most powerful engine in this series is obviously the 3.5-liter V6 which could produce 245 horsepower, a top speed of 225 km/h and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 8.1 seconds.