Description
RENAULT AX 1908
Two-seater cabriolet
Excellent original condition
New soft top
In perfect working order
French registration document
The Renault Type AX, produced from 1908 to 1913, is one of the era's iconic popular cars, designed by Louis Renault. Here are its main features and its history:
Technical specifications:
Engine: Two-cylinder of 1, 060 cc (bore 75 mm, stroke 120 mm), developing 7/ 8 taxable horsepower.
Power: About 8 kW, enabling a top speed of 49–71 km/ h depending on gearing.
Transmission: 3-speed manual + reverse, with prop shaft drive, an innovation for the time.
Body: Offered as a two-seat cabriolet, fitted with a windscreen and a soft top.
Weight: About 750 kg.
Use: Widespread as taxis in Paris and London, valued for its robustness and ease of maintenance.
History and impact:
The Type AX was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show 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 popularising private car ownership, with mass production that contributed to Renault's growth.
Its design and mechanics inspired other models, and it was produced in large numbers for the era, until it was replaced by the Type EK in 1913.
