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    Renault 12 Gordini

    Renault 12 Gordini

    In order to replace the ageing R8 Gordini, Renault presented its successor in 1971, using the body and the chassis of the 12, introduced in 1969. The engine was the 1565 cc unit, derived from the Renault 16 TS and tuned up to 125 bhp. This allowed for a top speed of 185 kph. A 5 speed gear box was standard as well as four disc brakes. The whole packages weighed in less than 900 kg.

    Despite the larger engine, the 12 Gordini never met with the success of the R8, basically because its FWD lay-out made it far less entertaining to drive. Production lasted only three years, number are not known

    Here is an example shown at the Zolder Renault Alpine meet in 2004. Note the funny exhaust.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    R8 Gordini
    that is the new daily driving car of my aunt

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    Quote Originally Posted by drakkie
    that is the new daily driving car of my aunt
    the R12???
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    the R12???
    see the quote in my post.the R8 gordini. Don't you think she is very lucky ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by drakkie
    see the quote in my post.the R8 gordini. Don't you think she is very lucky ?
    I was going to post the 8 as well. BTW, your aunt drives a replica....
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    I was going to post the 8 as well. BTW, your aunt drives a replica....
    no, it is a R8 , back in the days tuned by my uncle,whit a gordini look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by drakkie
    no, it is a R8 , back in the days tuned by my uncle,whit a gordini look.
    so it is not an original Gordini.....
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    hey ... renault 12r gordini 3 exemple in romania )

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    Quote Originally Posted by ascutind
    hey ... renault 12r gordini 3 exemple in romania )
    Dacia Gordinis?

    Welcome to UCP btw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ascutind
    hey ... renault 12r gordini 3 exemple in romania )
    Check this out. We do know about this car...
    Dacia 1310

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    my hairdresser is a fan of this car. mmmmmm... you don't care about him, do you?
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