Renault Fregate Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1951–1960) — First Generation
The first-generation Renault Fregate was the brand's large postwar saloon, and its open Cabrio bodies gave the same mechanical package a more relaxed, touring-minded character for drivers who wanted space and comfort over outright speed.
A representative Renault Fregate engine here is the 2.1 gasoline unit in the Cabrio, paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. That rear-wheel-drive layout suits unhurried cruising: expect flexible mid-range pulling rather than sharp acceleration, with the driver choosing gears to suit the road.
Cabrio — Renault Fregate Engines and Transmissions