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Renault 16 TL

(1977 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)RenaultIssued from1977
Model16 TLIssued until
Serie16Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerRenaultCountryFR,BR,AR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4240 mm / 166.9 in / 166.9 inGround clearance105 mm / 4.1 in / 4.1 in
Width1630 mm / 64.2 in / 64.2 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.56
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inTotal (curb) weight1010 kg / 2227 lb / 2227 lb
Wheelbase2720 mm / 107.1 in / 107.1 inDry weight
Track front1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inWeight distribution (front)55.9 % / 55.9 % / 55.9 %
Track rear1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inFuel capacity50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerRenaultValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1647 cm3 / 100.5 cu in / 100.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity411.75 cm3/cylinder / 25.127 cu in/cylinder / 25.127 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.6 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power48.5 kW / 65.9 hp / 65.9 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque111.0 Nm / 81.9 lbft / 81.9 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output47.8 kW / 65.0 bhp / 65.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output39.5 kW/l / 0.880 bhp/cu in / 0.880 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque67.40 Nm/l / 0.590 lbft/cu in / 0.590 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.04
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.78

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio64.36 kW/ton / 87.51 bhp/ton / 87.51 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock4.11Turning circle11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft
Suspension frontI.W.TB.ARB.Suspension rearI.TA.TB.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front145 SR 14Tyres rear145 SR 14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Renault 16 TL

 
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