Last August at Miller I came across this 1906 Renault Grand Prix car. My research says this is a 90 hp model and had a 13 litre engine. Renault went back to a convential chassis as oppossed to the previous underslung chassis. Renault also introduced detachable rims on this car to speed tire changing. This car was capable of nearly 100 mph. Considering the condition of the roads on the early 1900's those drivers had balls that would put an elephant to shame. Either that they were just plain crazy. I think I'll go with the huge balls.
Any way it is a really pretty car and has a place in automotive history. This car raced extensively in the U.S.
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