Renault: Df264

Renault knew the 747cc engine was too weak. They tried fitting a tuned 845cc unit (the eventual Dauphine engine). But the DF264 was heavy. To make it acceptable, they would need a 1.0-liter or 1.2-liter engine. Renault didn’t have one. Designing a new engine would cost billions of francs—money the state-owned company didn’t have.

The DF264’s death had long-term consequences. By choosing the Dauphine (a rear-engined car) over the DF264 (a front-engined FWD car), Renault locked itself into rear-engine development for another decade. renault df264

Because of the corporate alliance between Renault and PSA (Peugeot/Citroën) at the time, as well as the broader GM–Renault partnership, this engine found its way into surprising places: Renault knew the 747cc engine was too weak

The DF264 represented the transition from old mechanical injection to early electronic management. It was the bridge between the agricultural simplicity of the 80s diesels and the complex common-rail systems of the 2000s. The DF264 represented the transition from old mechanical

The most common host. The Midlum was a 12- to 18-tonne GVW truck designed for food distribution, furniture transport, and municipal services. The DF264 provided the perfect power-to-weight ratio for these applications.