Renault launched the R15 coupe in 1971 as a sporty companion to the 12, built on its front-wheel-drive platform. The R15 TL had a 1.3-litre engine of 60 PS, and the R15 TS used a 1.6 at 90 PS. The 15 shared its fastback coupe body and R12 underpinnings with the Renault 17, the upmarket performance version sold alongside it. A second series with a new front end came in March 1976, and in 1979 production stopped, with the Fuego taking over.
A sporty fastback coupe of the 1970s based on the R12, the lighter-engined sibling of the Renault 17.
55years
3trims
59–89hp range
The Story
Why the Renault 15 mattersTrims
3 trims · 1971–1979The Renault 15 (type 127) shared R12 underpinnings in a fastback coupe body; the 15 TL, TS and GTL were the touring versions, with the Renault 17 as the sportier sibling.