The Renault Tracer, coded R332A, is a class of buses produced by the bus division of Renault Trucks from 1991 to 2001. It was replaced by the Irisbus Arés in 2001.
Renault Tracer at a glance
| Maker | Renault Trucks bus division, France |
|---|---|
| Production | 1991–2001 |
| Code | R332A |
| Engine | six-cylinder Renault diesel, about 9.8 litres |
| Power | 186 kW (253 PS) |
| Successor | Renault Ares, later marketed as Irisbus |
| Replaced by | Irisbus Arés in 2001 |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Renault Tracer.
History of the Renault Tracer
A Renault Trucks bus
The Tracer was built between 1991 and 2001 by the bus division of Renault Trucks. It was powered by a six-cylinder Renault diesel engine of approximately 9.8 litres producing 186 kW (253 PS).
Succession
The Tracer was succeeded by the Renault Ares, which was later marketed under the Irisbus brand. The Tracer buses themselves were replaced by the Irisbus Arés in 2001.
Design and features
- 9.8-litre diesel: a six-cylinder Renault engine of 253 PS.
- R332A code: the factory designation for the range.
- Ares successor: replaced by the Renault Ares, later an Irisbus model.
- Ten-year run: production from 1991 to 2001.
Renault Tracer versions
- Tracer (R332A, 1991–2001): the single range.
The Tracer sat alongside the Renault FR1 coach in the Renault Trucks range, and its successor, the Ares, was followed by the Renault Agora generation of city buses. More Renaults are in the Renault collection.
Video: Renault Tracer on route
Video by MidiMobilites on YouTube.
Sources
- Renault Tracer, English Wikipedia: production, engine, successor
