The Renault 12 is a mid-size family car introduced by French automaker Renault at the Paris Motor Show in October 1969 [4] and produced in France until 1980. Available as a saloon (Berline) and estate (Break), it was also produced under licence in many countries around the globe into the early 21st century.

La Renault 12 est une berline conçue par le constructeur automobile français Renault, produite de septembre 1969 à 1980 (en France), et dotée d'un moteur quatre cylindres en ligne en porte-à-faux avant et d'un essieu arrière rigide. Ses concurrentes françaises furent les Citroën GS, Peugeot 304 et Simca 1301.

Complete timeline of RENAULT 12 models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years

The 12 was the successor to the Renault 8, and was offered as a sedan or station wagon (estate). Renault fitted the 12 with a 1289cc inline four engine, yet the high performance 12 Gordini variant featured a 1565cc inline four engine.

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With the new, landscape-type headlights from the Renault 16 and classic three-box design, the Renault 12 was a simple car that offered enough room for a family and enough trunk space.

The Renault 12 was a catch-all replacement for the company's mid-sized range of saloons; but most notably the rear engined R10 - which by the late 1960s was looking rather out of step with the opposition.

With the new, landscape-type headlights from the Renault 16 and classic three-box design, the Renault 12 was a simple car that offered enough room for a family and enough trunk space. The...

The Renault 12 was a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1968 and 1980. Available as a sedan and station wagon, it was also produced under licence in many countries across the globe into the early 21st century.

Renault 12 Gordini was the first front-wheel drive to enter competition with such a high level of power. In fact its 4-cylinder 1565 cc engine derived from the Renault 16 TS engine develops 113 hp DIN at 6250 rpm.