PRESS INFORMATION December 15, 2008 RENAULT TO MAKE GUEST STAR APPEARANCE ON THE 2009 TRAVERSÉE DE PARIS (JANUARY 4) The ninth Traversée de Paris, which is organised by Vincennes en Anciennes, will take place on Sunday January 4, 2009. This annual run for classic vehicles crosses historical Paris and takes in such celebrated districts as the Bastille and Montmartre, as well as the famous Place de l'Opéra and Place Vendôme. The Traversée de Paris features a staggering variety of pre-1980s vehicles which range from the popular Renault 4CV to the striking Bugatti Atlantic which are driven by collectors and enthusiasts from all backgrounds. In addition to the friendly atmosphere, the day's highlight will be a display of all the entered vehicles at the Fontaines du Trocadéro, opposite the Eiffel Tower, Paris, from 11am. As the official partner of this exceptional parade, Renault will be present with a number of cabriolets and vans of yesteryear, including several Florides and Estafettes, two models which celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2009 (see appendix for brief descriptions of both vehicles). Down memory boulevard… The inaugural Traversée de Paris was the result of the wild idea of a group of enthusiasts who decided to drive through Paris at the wheel of some weird and wonderful machines. Word of mouth, the good humoured nature of the day and the pleasure of having Paris to oneself for a moment has since turned the annual outing into a huge success. Indeed, the 2008 Traversée de Paris was so successful that the organisers received some 520 entries but regretfully had to put 170 cars on the waiting list because of limited parking space at the Fontaines du Trocadéro. Vincennes en Anciennes itself is a club for classic vehicle enthusiasts and owners. In addition to the Traversée de Paris, they organise regular gatherings in front of the Château de Vincennes, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, on the first Sunday of every month. The complementary qualities of its members and the diversity of the vehicles they own has seen Vincennes en Anciennes emerge as leading organisation on the French classic vehicle scene and it is due to celebrate its 10th anniversary this December. Vincennes en Anciennes is also particularly active when it comes to nationwide events like France's National Heritage Days and the Téléthon charity fundraising weekend, and its members are frequent participants in shows such as the Rétromobile in Paris and the Automédon at Le Bourget. For further information, visit www.vincennesenanciennescom. High resolution photos of the Renault models taking part can be downloaded from www.media.renault.com > Photo Library > News > Events Media contact: Renault Press, Christophe Deville +33 1 76 84 64 83 Websites: www.renault.com - www.media.renault.com APPENDIX I Renault Floride The Floride was given its first public airing in its final form on the Renault stand in October 1958 at the Paris Motor Show before being released for sale the following spring. Its pure lines and original range of colours made this elegant car an instant hit with showbiz celebrities, including Brigitte Bardot. In 1962, the Floride received a power boost with the introduction of the S version which featured disc brakes all-round, a first for a model of its category. In 1963, the Floride gave way to its sister car, the Caravelle, which was also available in coupé and cabriolet form and which was produced until July 1968. More than 117,000 Florides, Floride Ss and Caravelles were manufactured. Renault Estafette The first front-wheel drive Renault was in fact a van! The Estafette's genitor, Guy Grosset-Grange, chose this solution in order to maximize the model's load-carrying capacity. He also bestowed the Estafette with a flat floor, independent suspension, a very small turning circle, a forward-positioned cabin and sliding doors on both sides. Introduced in 1959, the Estafette was available in different forms, from a straightforward box van, to a raised van, canvas-top pick-up, cabin with bare chassis and eight-seater minibus. Numerous conversions also appeared, ranging from ambulances and market trader vehicles to camping cars. Launched with the 845cc Ventoux engine and a payload of 600kg, the Estafette ended its career powered by the 1,289cc Type 810 engine. In 1980, after the production of more than 533,000 units, the Estafette made way for the Renault Trafic. APPENDIX II .