Renault Vivastella

Renault Vivastella
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	1929-1939
Designer	Louis Renault
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Related	Renault Vivasport
Powertrain
Engine	(PG4/PG5/PG7) I6, 3200 cc, 52 HP, 65HP (ZA2) I6, 3620 cc, 85 HP (ACR1/ABD) I6, 4085 cc, 100HP
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,110–3,260 mm (122.4–128.3 in)
Length	4,450–4,930 mm (175.2–194.1 in)
Width	1,700–1,800 mm (66.9–70.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault Vivasix
Successor	Renault Fregate

First generation
Overview
Production	1929-1934
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Related	Renault Vivasix
Powertrain
Engine	I6 3200 cc, 65HP
Transmission	3-speed manual

Second generation
Overview
Production	1935-1939
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	I6, 4085cc, 100HP
Transmission	3-speed manual

The Renault Vivastella (Type PG2) was a full-size automobile manufactured by Renault between 1929 and 1939.

Details and evolutions

Different versions of the car were produced throughout the thirties and were differentiated by engine size but always shorter than the Renault Reinastella.

The Vivastella was introduced as a more luxurious version of the Renault Vivasix

First generation

• In 1929 with the sign Type PG2 and an engine 3200cc of 52 HP but in 1930 was replaced by the Vivastella.
• In 1930, the Vivastella (Type PG4) was introduced; it was 15 cm larger than the previous model.
• In 1932, a 65 horsepower engine was introduced.
• In 1933, the new series Type PG5 (five passengers) and PG7 (seven passengers) were introduced
• In 1934, the Type ZA2 was introduced; it had a radiator behind the engine, which was enlarged to 3620cc and 85 HP and a derivative model called Renault Vivasport and Renault Viva Grand Sport a sport cars were introduced.

Second generation

• In 1935, the new Vivastella (Type ACR1) was introduced
• In 1936, several new models were introduced, Types ADB1, ADB2, ADB3, ADB4, ADB5 and BDZ1 with a new engine of 4085cc and 100HP, with body very much aerodynamic.

Types

First generation

• PG2 only 1929
• PG4
• PG5
• PG7

Second generation

• ADB1
• ADB2
• ADB3
• ADB4
• ADB5
• BDZ1 (1936-1939)
• ZA2
• ACR1 (1935)