Renault Fuego - Timeline

Timeline

• February 1980 - Introduction of the Fuego 3-door coupé. Available as TL and GTL with 1,397 cc engine (rated at 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp), with manual choke), and GTS with 1,647 cc engine (rated at 96 PS (71 kW; 95 hp), with automatic choke), with 4-speed manual gearbox on TL and GTL, 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearbox on GTS. TL has basic equipment level with 155 SR 13 tires, heated rear window, rear fog light, split/fold rear seat, and cloth upholstery. The GTL adds 175/70 13 tires, electric front windows, tachometer, height-adjustable steering wheel, front head restraints, analog clock, wheel covers, remote-adjustable drivers door mirror, laminated windscreen, opening rear quarter windows, H4 headlights, pre-installed radio kit, and velour upholstery. The GTS adds engine oil level gauge, power-assisted steering, and optional 3-speed automatic transmission.
• 1981 - Fuel reserve warning light standard on all models. GTS obtained modified gearbox.
• 1981 - Introduction of the TX and GTX with 1,995 cc engine (rated at 110 PS/81 kW; 108 hp) and 5-speed manual gearbox. TX has same specification as GTS. GTX as GTS and TX, plus rear wash/wipe, front fog lights, headlamp wash/wipe, 14-inch alloy wheels (185/65 HR14), leather on the steering wheel rim, gearlever gaiter, and handbrake lever gaiter, as well as digital clock, passenger side door mirror, bronze tinted windows, luggage cover, and much more.
• 1982 - The GTL is upgraded to a 5-speed gearbox. GTS gains electronic ignition. GTS, TX, and GTX gain remote central locking. Optional 3-speed automatic transmission now available on TX and GTX. The 2.1L Turbo Diesel is introduced to certain LHD European markets. The 1.6 L fuel-injected and turbo versions are introduced in the United States through Renault/American Motors dealers.
• 1983 - The GTL gains economy tune 73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp) 1,647 cc engine, 5-speed gearbox.
• 1984 - the new model year features a facelift with new grille, bumpers, wheel design, and interior trim (as well as a new dashboard on LHD vehicles). A limited production run of Turbos fitted with EFi produced for the Swiss market to meet their emission controls.
• 1984- Models sold in United States are equipped with 2.2 L engines and an updated interior.
• 1985 - Production of the Fuego ends in France, with the introduction of the Renault 21.

• 1986 - Production ends in Spain. Production lines transferred to Argentina and Venezuela.
• 1987 - Production continues in Argentina (where it now features the 2,165 cc engine as the only available powerplant with 116 PS/85 kW; 114 hp) and Venezuela.
• 1990 - The final phase III GTA is introduced with new bumpers, white front indicators, and charcoal tail-lights. The higher performance GTA Max, an improved version of the GTA, is introduced in Argentina with a 2.2 engine and 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) by Berta Motorsport.
• 1995 - South American production ends.