Renault R

The Renault R-series is a range of heavy-duty trucks built by Renault Vehicules Industriels (RVI) from 1980 until 1996. The cabin was Berliet's KB 2400 model, originally introduced in 1970 for the GR and TR range. The fusion of Saviem and Berliet into RVI brought a consolidation of the lineups, although the Saviem and Berliet badges continued to be used for some time, and the KB 2400 cabin was also used by the Ford Transcontinental. The R-series ranged from the smallest R280 to the V8-powered R420. Originally built by Berliet, the truck became the top-of-the-line offering in Renault's new heavy commercial vehicle line, overlapping the more compact and utilitarian G-series and meant for longer journeys where driver comfort matters more. The R340, of 338 PS, appeared at the 1986 Paris Salon, a high-roofed Turboliner version was sold from 1986, the range was facelifted in 1990 and renamed Renault Major in 1992, and the new Renault Premium replaced it in 1996. Most models used Renault's 12 litre G-series turbodiesel in-line six.