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1979 1.6 D (55 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Renault

Model

5

Generation

Renault 5

Modification

1.6 D (55 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1979

End of production

1985

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

43 l 11.36 US gal
9.46 UK gal

Engine displacement

1595 cm³ 97.33 cu. In.

Power

55 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

102 Nm (at 2250 rpm) 75.23 lb. ft (at 2250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

795 kg 1752.7 lbs

Length

3590 mm 141.34 in

Width

1565 mm 61.61 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

13

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

5.7 l/100 km 41.26 US mpg
49.56 UK mpg

- Extra urban

3.9 l/100 km 60.31 US mpg
72.43 UK mpg

- Combined

5.7 l/100 km 41.26 US mpg
49.56 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

16.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

15.7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

F8M 720, F8M 730

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1595 cm³ 97.33 cu. In.

Power

55 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

102 Nm (at 2250 rpm) 75.23 lb. ft (at 2250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

78 mm 3.07 in

Piston Stroke

83.5 mm 3.29 in

Compression ratio

22.5

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3590 mm 141.34 in

Width

1565 mm 61.61 in

Height

1385 mm 54.53 in

Wheelbase

2410 mm 94.88 in

Front track

1330 mm 52.36 in

Rear (Back) track

1290 mm 50.79 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

155/70 R13

Wheel rims

13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

795 kg 1752.7 lbs

Max. weight

1215 kg 2678.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

235 l 8.3 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

955 l 33.73 cu ft

- Max. roof load

420 kg 925.9 lbs

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