twin-carb R8 Gordini engine in 85 model. Five-speed ‘box optional. Competition 1100 also launched with high-compression, 1108cc,95bhp motor. June 1965: 1300 announced with 1296cc, 115bhp R8 Gordini motor: nearly all five-speed. October 1965: 956cc and 85 models deleted; 1108cc single-carb version renamed Standard. Chromed vents appear below headlights. June 1966: Production begins at FASA-Renault in Spain (cars have drum rear brakes). October 1966: Previous 1300 renamed Super, with extra 5bhp (to 120bhp) and five-speed. New 1300 has 1255cc, 105bhp R8 Gordini motor, and 1500 launched with 1470cc, 90bhp all-alloy motor from Renault 16. Twin Cibié driving lamps added to all models, and Renault badge appears on nose for first time. September 1968: 1500 superseded by 1600, with 92bhp R16TS 1565cc engine. 100 model deleted, along with Cabriolet and GT4 coupé. October 1969: 1600S has high-comp, modified R16TS engine running twin Webers 45 giving 138bhp and 132mph through five-speed ’box. January 1970: Four-speed base model: 1300cc V85, using RI2 1289cc,81 bhp motor. Five-speed 1300 and Super become 1300G and 1300S. October 1970: 1600 axed. Front indicators move from bumpers to wings on all cars. Group 4 1600S, with extra high-comp, 172bhp motor. March 1971: Spanish 1300, with all-disc brakes. October 1971: Range rationalised to 85 and 1600S models only. May 1973: New 1600S has 1605cc, 138bhp engine from A310. Five-speed ‘box standard. October 1973: Bodywork gains flush-fitting push-button door handles. 85 becomes 1300. 1600S given A310 four-stud alloy wheels, removable rear panel (added to 1300 in June "74), and rear suspension changed from swing axles to double wishbones. Two 1600 engines: SC with twin carbs and SI with Bosch fuel-injection. Group 4 rally 1600S replaced by 1800 (1798cc, 185bhp). October 1975: SX replaces 1600SC and SI, using 1647cc R16TX engine with single Weber carb. Chrome trim strips deleted. October 1976: 1600SX becomes only French A110, with ‘tape recorder’ alloys as used on Renault 5 Alpine. May 1977: Spanish 1300 replaced by 1400. July 1977: Production at Dieppe ceases after 7176 cars built. May 1978: Production ceases at FASA in Spain, where 1566 cars were made. Engines The A110 was fitted with a variety of engines between 1963 and 1977. Engines used on production cars included the following: World Rally Championship victories References External links A110 Group 4 (racing) cars Sports cars 1970s cars Cars introduced in 1963 Cars powered by rear-mounted 4-cylinder engines Automobiles with backbone chassis Rear-engined vehicles World Rally