Renault – The Museum by Samuel Premkumar

Verito Vibe

Verito Vibe was a sub-4 meter version of the Verito. Indian tax regulations gave benefit to smaller/shorter cars and many manufacturers resorted to reducing the length of the standard cars. The specifications of the Verito Vibe were – Inspite of the price reduction, the old front looks and dated interiors led to sales not pickingContinue reading “Verito Vibe”

Logan

Logan was the first and only car to come out of the Mahindra Renault joint venture. The specifications of the Logan /Verito were – Logan was a very successful global car and was sold in many countries. The CKD units received from Dacia, Romania were assembled at the new assembly line at Mahindra, Nashik. TheContinue reading “Logan”

Renault JH Transaxle

The JH Transaxle was imported from Renault and used in Logan cars. It was a 5-speed Synchromesh Transaxle. Gear Ratios (Diesel) – 3.36, 1.86, 1.32, 0.96, 0.74, 3.54(R) Gear Ratios (Petrol) – 3.72, 1.95, 1.39, 1.03, 0.79, 3.54(R)

Mahindra Renault

In 2006, Mahindra entered in to a JV agreement with Renault to manufacture their World car – the Logan, in India. The JV was named as Mahindra Renault Ltd. As per the agreement, Mahindra and Renault will import, manufacture & assemble the Logan based on kits received from Dacia, Romania. The vehicle would carry aContinue reading “Mahindra Renault”

Scorpio Rev116

The Rev116 was the gasoline version of the Scorpio and was made exclusively to meet the demands of the overseas export market. These vehicles were predominantly sold in the Gulf countries apart from a few in the domestic market. The model name, Rev116, was derived from the power of the Renault engine. Renault engines wereContinue reading “Scorpio Rev116”

F4R Gasoline Engine

Mahindra was strong in Diesel engines and never had a modern Gasoline Engine after the WWII vintage F4-134 Hurricane Petrol Engine. The overseas market required a Scorpio that was equipped with a Petrol Engine. M&M went scouting for a suitable engine and narrowed down on the F4R Petrol Engine manufactured by Renault (France) as theContinue reading “F4R Gasoline Engine”