Model identification

Many variants of the R4 were made. These can be identified by the 'R code' on the oval plate on the bulkhead. The three main codes used for UK cars are R1120 (747cc L), R1123 (845cc L and TL) and R1128 (1108cc GTL). A complete list is at the bottom of this page.

Oval plate

The

Location of oval plate

oval plate gives the R code and some other details. It is found on the bulkhead as shown in the photo. Most R4s will have an oval plate and a diamond plate. Some later R4s have a larger single rectangular plate as shown.

The oval plate may contain the following numbers:

1. Vehicle type ('R code')
2. Special features
3. Basic equipment version
4. Options

   

   Oval plate diagram

5. Fabrication number
6. Model year or paint code
7. Assembly factory

Typical values at 7 for the R4 are:

J = Billancourt, France

Y = Novo Mesto, Slovenia

List of R codes

At some point, Renault dispensed with the 'R'. For example the Savanne's 'R code' is just 112C.

R codes (rows in bold indicate UK models)

R code	Models	Engine	Production	Notes
R1120	R4, L	747cc	1961-1962
R1120	R4, L, Export, Parisienne	747cc	1961-1972
R1121	R3	603cc	1961-1962
R1122	Super		1962-1963
R1123	L, Export, Parisienne, Plein Air	845cc	1963-1982
R1123	L, TL	845cc	1982-1985
R1124	Super	845cc	1963-1964
R1125	básico, Super, TL	852cc	1968-1981	Spanish-built
R1126	L, TL, Export	782cc	1972-1985
R1128	GTL	1108cc	1978-85
R1128	GTL, Clan	1108cc	1986-
R1129			1976-1979
112C	TL, Savanne	956cc	1986-
R2102	F4	747cc	1962-1966
R2104	F4	845cc	1963-1968
R2105	F4	747cc	1966-1972
R2106	F4	845cc	1968-1986
R2108		852cc	1968-1975	Spanish-built
R2108S		852cc	1969-1981	Spanish-built R2108 with elevated roof
R2108SA		852cc	1973-1981	Spanish-built R2108S with elevated roof and side windows
R2109		782cc	1972-1982
210B	F4	1108cc	1986-1988
R2370	F6	1108cc
R2391	F4 Vitrée	845cc	1974-1982
R2392	F4 Vitrée	782cc	1974-1982
R2430	F6 Vitrée	1108cc
3C2370	Pick-up	1108cc