Renault Cléon-Alu engine

The Cléon-Alu engine, also known under the code "A engine" or "A-Type" (A for aluminium) is an automotive gasoline internal combustion engine, developed and produced by Renault in 1960. A four-stroke inline four-cylinder design with aluminium-alloy block and cylinder head, it was water cooled, with a five main bearing crankshaft and a side-mounted chain-driven camshaft operating eight overhead valves via pushrods and rockers. It made its debut appearance on the Renault 16.

AxK
The AxK displaces 1470 cc from a bore and stroke of 76 x. Applications:
 * A1K 1470 cc
 * Renault 16
 * 1967–1970 Lotus Europa S1 and S2 (types 46 and 54)

AxL
The AxL displaces 1.6 L, from either 1565 cc, 1596 cc, or 1605 cc. All of these variants share an 84 mm stroke, with bores of 77 ,.

Applications:
 * A2L 1565 cc
 * 1968–1980 Renault 16
 * 1971–1976 Renault 15 TS
 * 1972–1976 Renault 17 TL
 * 1970–1973 Renault 12 Gordini
 * 1972–1974 Renault 12 Gordini 1596 cc
 * 1973–1975 Alpine A110 1600 S 1605 cc
 * 1971–1974 Alpine A310 1600 VE 1605 cc
 * 1969–1970 Lotus Europa S2 Federal (type 65)
 * A5L 1565 cc Turbo
 * –1984 Renault 18 Turbo
 * 1983–1985 Renault Fuego Turbo
 * A7L 1605 cc
 * 1985– Renault R18
 * A7L 1565 cc
 * –1984 Renault 18 Turbo

AxM
The AxM displaces 1647 cc from a bore and stroke of 79 x. It was originally known as the type 841 or 843, depending on output. Often used as a designator for the Renault R17 Gordini sub-model in the USA market 843/13. 82 hp, Compression Ratio 9.25:1 with Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection and standard distributor with points/condenser for timing.


 * A1M
 * 1981–1986 Renault Trafic
 * A2M / 841
 * –1984 Renault 18
 * 1985–1986 Renault 18
 * 1982–1985 Renault Fuego GTL
 * A6M / 843
 * 1975–1976 Alpine A310
 * –1984 Renault 18
 * 1975–1980 Renault 16 TL
 * 1975–1981 Renault 20 L/TL/GTL
 * 1985–1986 Renault 18
 * 1980–1985 Renault Fuego TS/GTS