(1978 model)
| Marque (make) | Renault | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 18 TL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 18 | 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 | 4390 mm / 172.8 in / 172.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.80 |
| Height | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 940 kg / 2072 lb / 2072 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm / 96.1 in / 96.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | 60.3 % / 60.3 % / 60.3 % |
| Track rear | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| 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 | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1397 cm3 / 85.3 cu in / 85.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 349.25 cm3/cylinder / 21.313 cu in/cylinder / 21.313 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 47.7 kW / 64.9 hp / 64.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 103.0 Nm / 76.0 lbft / 76.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 47.1 kW / 64.0 bhp / 64.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 45.8 kW/l / 1.020 bhp/cu in / 1.020 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 73.73 Nm/l / 0.645 lbft/cu in / 0.645 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.97 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.56 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 156 km/h / 97 mph / 97 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 68.09 kW/ton / 92.58 bhp/ton / 92.58 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | RA.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Renault 18 TL
