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(1970 model)
4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1289 cm3 / 78.7 cu in / 78.7 cu in, 40.0 kW / 53.6 hp / 53.6 hp @ 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm, 95.0 N·m / 70.1 lb·ft / 70.1 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 143 km/h / 89 mph / 89 mph top speed, consumption 7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Renault | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 12 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 12 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Renault | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 900 kg / 1984 lb / 1984 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1620 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm / 96.1 in / 96.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in | Fuel capacity | 56 l / 12.3 UK gal / 14.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 1289 cm3 / 78.7 cu in / 78.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 322.27 cm3/cylinder / 19.666 cu in/cylinder / 19.666 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 40.0 kW / 53.6 hp / 53.6 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 95.0 N·m / 70.1 lb·ft / 70.1 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 7.9 kW / 10.5 hp / 10.5 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 31.3 kW/l / 0.688 bhp/cu in / 0.688 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 73.7 N·m/l / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 11.20 s / 11.20 s / 11.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 143 km/h / 89 mph / 89 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 60.9 kW/ton / 46.1 bhp/ton / 46.1 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) | 7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 168 g/km / 271 g/mi / 271 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 778 km / 483 mi / 483 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Renault 12
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