(1976 model)
| Marque (make) | Renault | Issued from | 1976 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 12 L | Issued until | |
| Serie | 12 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Renault | Country | FR,BR,AR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4343 mm / 171.0 in / 171.0 in | Ground clearance | 108 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1613 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 900 kg / 1984 lb / 1984 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2438 mm / 96.0 in / 96.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 in | Fuel capacity | 47 l / 10.3 UK gal / 12.3 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Renault | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1289 cm3 / 78.7 cu in / 78.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 322.25 cm3/cylinder / 19.665 cu in/cylinder / 19.665 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 37.3 kW / 50.7 hp / 50.7 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 87.0 Nm / 64.2 lbft / 64.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 36.8 kW / 50.0 bhp / 50.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 38.8 kW/l / 0.864 bhp/cu in / 0.864 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 67.49 Nm/l / 0.590 lbft/cu in / 0.590 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.04 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.78 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 55.56 kW/ton / 75.54 bhp/ton / 75.54 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | DA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Renault 12 L
