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General information

Brand

Renault

Model

Generation

Modification (Engine)

1.6 D (55 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

5.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

3.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

15.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

150 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

14.5 kg/Hp, 69.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.8 kg/Nm, 128.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

34.5 Hp/l

Torque

102 Nm @ 2250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

F8M 720, F8M 730

Engine displacement

1595 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

78 mm

Piston Stroke

83.5 mm

Compression ratio

22.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

795 kg

Max. weight

1215 kg

Max load

420 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

235 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

955 l

Fuel tank capacity

43 l

Dimensions

Length

3590 mm

Width

1565 mm

Height

1385 mm

Wheelbase

2410 mm

Front track

1330 mm

Rear (Back) track

1290 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Tire size

155/70 R13

Wheel rim size