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Renault Vel Satis 3.0 Diesel

(2001 model)

Brief specs of 2001 Renault Vel Satis 3.0 Diesel

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2958 cm3 / 180.5 cu in / 180.5 cu in, 132.7 kW / 178.0 hp / 178.0 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft @ 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph top speed, consumption 8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)RenaultIssued from2001
ModelVel Satis 3.0 DieselIssued until
SerieVel SatisNumber made
Model familyRVS01Body construction
Model codeBJ0J0BBody designation
ManufacturerRenaultCountryFR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)460 l / 16.24 cu ft / 16.24 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)5020 l / 177.28 cu ft / 177.28 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 inTotal (curb) weight1735 kg / 3825 lb / 3825 lb
Width1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 inDry weight
Height1577 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2840 mm / 111.8 in / 111.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inWeight distribution (front)62.5 % / 62.5 % / 62.5 %
Ground clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.355Frontal area (A)2.37 m2 / 25.5 sq ft / 25.5 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.84 m2 / 9.0 sq ft / 9.0 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.9 kW / 28.0 hp / 28.0 hp

Engine

Engine CodeP9XTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore87.5 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in
FueldieselStroke82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.07
Fuel supplycommon rail direct diesel injectionEngine displacement2958 cm3 / 180.5 cu in / 180.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity493.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.085 cu in/cylinder / 30.085 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio18.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power132.7 kW / 178.0 hp / 178.0 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft at 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)71.9 kW / 96.4 hp / 96.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output44.9 kW/l / 0.986 bhp/cu in / 0.986 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque118.3 N·m/l / 1.03 lb·ft/cu in / 1.03 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio102.6 kW/ton / 77.7 bhp/ton / 77.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.50 s / 10.50 s / 10.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)12.0 l/100km / 23.5 mpg-UK / 19.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)6.8 l/100km / 41.5 mpg-UK / 34.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions232 g/km / 373 g/mi / 373 g/mi
  Range920 km / 571 mi / 571 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs
Wheels front7J x 17Wheels rear7J x 17
Tyres front225/55 R 17 WTyres rear225/55 R 17 W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front324 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Renault Vel Satis 3.0 Diesel

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