Renault Estafette R2137
Built: 1978 · Series: ESTAFETTE
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Renault Estafette – the early front-wheel-drive van built 1959 to 1980: four-cylinder 1.3 to 1.4-litre engine, 29 to 40 kW, kerb weights 1,040 to 1,900 kg
The Renault Estafette was a van Renault built from 1959 to 1980, regarded as one of the first European delivery vans with front-wheel drive; the flat, transversely mounted engine-and-gearbox unit under the driver's cab allowed for a low, flat load area. The range was produced in France as a panel van, combi, pick-up and minibus among other body styles; the model names 1000 and 800 denote the payload class in kilograms. Renault is one of the oldest French car makers, founded in 1899; the Estafette was developed as an answer to the Citroën HY and aimed to close its lead in front-wheel-drive delivery vans.
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The register lists 12 versions here with 29 to 40 kW from four-cylinder engines of 1,280 to 1,400 cc, kerb weights of 1,040 to 1,900 kg, gross vehicle weights of 1,975 to 2,225 kg, lengths of 4,090 to 4,470 mm, widths of 1,170 to 1,860 mm and a height of around 1,930 mm.
As an early front-wheel-drive van, the Estafette shaped the layout of later Renault commercial vehicles and was replaced by the Trafic in 1980; it competed with the Citroën HY and the VW Transporter T2. For more than two decades it was a defining commercial vehicle in France for trades, the postal service and retail.
On surviving Estafettes, key points are corrosion on the floor pan, sills and wheel arches, the condition of the drive shafts and gearbox, and the braking system; parts come mainly through classic-vehicle parts dealers and Renault clubs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault ESTAFETTE, Renault (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 40 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,280 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,090 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,780 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 36.4 kW/t (40 kW / 1.1 t)
Stronger than 2% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Renault Estafette R2137 have?
The Renault Estafette R2137 delivers 40 kW.
How much does the Renault Estafette R2137 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,100 kg.
What engine does the Renault Estafette R2137 have?
1,280 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Renault Estafette R2137?
4,090 mm × 1,780 mm.
When was the Renault Estafette R2137 built?
Production years: 1978.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
ESTAFETTE 1000
ESTAFETTE 1000-1
ESTAFETTE 1000-KORT
ESTAFETTE 1000-R2137-VAN/2270
ESTAFETTE 8
ESTAFETTE 800
ESTAFETTE MICROBUS
ESTAFETTE PICK UP
ESTAFETTE R 2137
ESTAFETTE SUPER
Estafette
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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