








(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | Renault | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Megane Coupe 1.6 16v Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | Megane | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Renault | Country | FR,BR,AR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3967 mm / 156.2 in / 156.2 in | Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1698 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| Height | 1366 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1170 kg / 2579 lb / 2579 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2468 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1432 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.330 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Renault | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.5 mm / 3.17 in / 3.17 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 148.0 Nm / 109.2 lbft / 109.2 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 65.7 kW/l / 1.464 bhp/cu in / 1.464 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 92.62 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.71 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.92 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 191 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 89.74 kW/ton / 122.01 bhp/ton / 122.01 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.90 s / 11.90 s / 11.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.6 l/100km / 26.6 mi/UK gal / 22.2 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 5.4 l/100km / 52.3 mi/UK gal / 43.6 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 7.3 l/100km / 38.7 mi/UK gal / 32.2 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 178 g/km / 286 g/mi / 286 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.70 m / 35.10 ft / 35.10 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS. | Suspension rear | I. |
| Wheels front | 6.0J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.0J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 185/60 R 15 H | Tyres rear | 185/60 R 15 H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Renault Megane Coupe 1.6 16v Automatic