Editing Renault Fuego (section)

==Timeline==
*February 1980 - Introduction of the Fuego three-door coupé. Available as ''TL'' with a 1397&nbsp;cc engine (rated at {{convert|64|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, with manual choke), "GTL" with a lower power output (economy tuned) 1647&nbsp;cc engine, and ''GTS'' with the regular 1647&nbsp;cc engine (rated at {{convert|96|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, with automatic choke), with a four-speed manual gearbox on the TL and GTL, five-speed manual or three-speed automatic gearbox on the GTS. The TL has a basic equipment level with 155 SRx13 tyres, heated rear window, rear fog light, split-fold rear seat, and cloth upholstery. The GTL adds 175/70x13 tyres, electric front windows, tachometer, height-adjustable steering wheel, front head restraints, analogue clock, wheel covers, remote-adjustable drivers door mirror, laminated windscreen, opening rear [[quarter window]]s, H4 headlights, pre-installed radio kit, and velour upholstery. The GTS adds an engine oil-level gauge, power-assisted steering, and an optional three-speed automatic transmission. 185/65xHR14 light alloy wheels are optional. 
*1981 - Fuel reserve warning light standard on all models, the four- and five-speed manuals were modified and some had their ratios adjusted.<ref name=PdL104/> Introduction of the ''TX'' and ''GTX'' with 1995&nbsp;cc engine (rated at {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|disp=or}}) and five-speed manual gearbox. The TX has the same specification as the GTS, except for series mounted 14-inches wheels though equipped with steel rims rather than alloy, with the GTX gaining front fog lights, headlamp wash-wipe, 14-inch alloy wheels (185/65xHR14 tires), leather on the steering wheel rim, gear lever gaiter, and handbrake lever gaiter, as well as a digital clock, optional passenger side door mirror, bronze tinted windows, luggage cover, and airhorn.<ref name="salon81">{{cite magazine |ref=AJ81 |editor-last=Costa |editor-first=André |editor-first2=Georges-Michel |editor-last2=Fraichard |date=September 1981 |issue=14 & 15 |title=Salon 1981: Toutes les Voitures du Monde |page=71 |magazine=L'Auto Journal |language=fr }}</ref> The optional three-speed automatic transmission now available on the 2&nbsp;L TX and GTX in addition to the 1.6&nbsp;L, beginning in September 1981.<ref name=Salon2>''[[#AJ81|Salon 1981]]'', pp. 118-119.</ref>
*1982 - The GTL is upgraded to a five-speed gearbox, while the automatic switched from the 1.6&nbsp;L to the torquier 2&nbsp;L engine.<ref name=PdL105>[[#mon764|Renaux]], p. 105</ref> The GTS gains electronic ignition. The GTS, TX (depending on the country), and GTX gain remote central locking. The 2.1&nbsp;L turbo diesel is introduced to certain LHD European markets. The 1.6&nbsp;L fuel-injected and turbo versions are introduced in the United States through Renault/American Motors dealers.
*1983 - The GTL gains an economy tuned {{convert|73|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} version of the 1647&nbsp;cc engine and a five-speed gearbox, while electronic ignition becomes standard across the range.<ref name=PdL105/> The Fuego also becomes more aerodynamic, with small spoilers and deflectors as well as smooth hubcaps added.<ref name=PdL105/>
*1984 - The new 1984 model year facelift (From October 1983) involved consolidating the range but included adding the top of the range Turbo model to the European lineup. The facelift included a new grille, bumpers, wheel design, and interior trim (as well as a redesigned dashboard for LHD vehicles). A limited production run of turbos fitted with EFi produced for the Swiss market to meet their emission controls. A 2.2&nbsp;L EFi version of the GTX is introduced to certain LHD markets. Models sold in the United States are equipped with either the 1.6&nbsp;L turbo or 2.2&nbsp;L engines (manual or automatic) and an updated interior.
*1985 - Production of the Fuego ends in France, with the introduction of the [[Renault 21]].
*1986 - Production ends in Spain. Production lines transferred to Argentina and Venezuela.
*1987 - Production continues in Argentina (where the only available engine is the 2165&nbsp;cc producing {{convert|116|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|disp=or}}) and Venezuela.
*1990 - The final phase III GTA is introduced with new bumpers, white front indicators, and charcoal tail-lights. The higher performance GTA Max is introduced in Argentina with a 2.2&nbsp;L engine tuned by Berta Motorsport, producing {{convert|123|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}.
*1992 - South American production ends.

The Fuego was not directly replaced by another model in the Renault range. A Fuego II was planned, similarly styled as the new [[Renault Alpine GTA/A610|Renault Alpine GTA]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Lewis |first=Corey |title=Rare Rides: A 1990 Renault Alpine GTA, Par Excellence |url= https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/06/rare-rides-renault-alpine-par-excellence |website=The Truth About Cars |date=26 June 2018 |access-date=18 October 2020}}</ref> However, the development of the new model was cancelled at the last minute due to a combination of Renault's financial problems along with the declining demand for sports coupés in the marketplace at that time.