This comprehensive service repair manual provides everything you need to maintain, repair, rebuild, refurbish, or restore your Renault Fuego from 1980 to 1986. It includes hundreds of pages of detailed information organized with a thorough table of contents. This manual offers a wealth of knowledge, guiding you through every aspect of your vehicle's workings, from basic maintenance to complex repairs. It covers a wide range of topics, including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and more. With its detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and comprehensive troubleshooting guides, this manual empowers you to confidently handle any automotive task.

## The Renault Fuego: A French Sports Coupe with a Touch of American Flair

The Renault Fuego was a compact sports coupe produced by the French automaker Renault from 1980 to 1986. This sleek two-door car, designed by the renowned Italian coachbuilder, Pininfarina, aimed to capture the growing market for sporty and affordable compact cars. It replaced the Renault 15 and 17 in the French automaker's lineup, offering a blend of European driving dynamics and American practicality. The Fuego's design was a departure from Renault's traditional offerings, featuring a sharp, wedge-shaped front end, a low-slung profile, and distinctive pop-up headlights. The car was available in both 2-door coupe and 3-door hatchback variations.

The Fuego's success was tied to its unique blend of features. It offered comfortable seating for four, generous cargo space in the hatchback models, and a responsive handling experience thanks to its front-wheel drive layout and well-tuned suspension. Under the hood, the Fuego was initially powered by a range of four-cylinder engines, including a 1.4L, a 1.6L, and a 2.0L unit. While these engines offered decent performance, the Fuego's true character emerged with the introduction of the turbocharged 2.0L engine, offering a thrilling blend of power and efficiency. The Fuego also featured some innovative features for its time, such as a digital instrument panel, a rear window defroster, and an optional sunroof. While initially well-received, the Fuego's popularity dwindled over the years due to competition from Japanese rivals and concerns over its build quality and reliability. Despite this, the Renault Fuego remains a distinctive and memorable car that played a significant role in the development of the compact sports coupe market.