Description
RENAULT AX 1908
Two-seater cabriolet
Exceptional original condition
New hood
Perfect working order
French registration document
The Renault Type AX, produced from 1908 to 1913, is one of the iconic cars of its era, designed by Louis Renault. Here are its main features and history:
Technical specifications:
Engine: Twin-cylinder 1, 060 cc (bore 75 mm, stroke 120 mm), developing 7/ 8 taxable horsepower.
Power: About 8 kW, allowing a top speed of 49 to 71 km/ h depending on gearing.
Transmission: Three-speed manual gearbox + reverse, with driveshaft drive, an innovation for the time.
Bodywork: Offered in a two-seat cabriolet version, equipped with a windscreen and a hood.
Weight: About 750 kg.
Usage: Very common as a taxi in Paris and London, valued for its robustness and ease of maintenance.
History and impact:
The Type AX was shown at the Paris Salon in 1908 and quickly established itself as a popular car, accessible to the middle classes and transport professionals.
It marked a turning point in the automotive industry by democratising access to the private car, with mass production contributing to Renault's growth.
Its design and mechanics inspired other models, and it was produced in large quantities for its time, until it was replaced by the Type EK in 1913.
