1969 Renault 12 specifications

1969 Renault 12 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Length 4343 mm 171 inches
Width 1638 mm 64.5 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 840 kg 1852 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1289 cc
(78.66 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 77 mm
2.87 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.95
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
54 PS (53 bhp) (40 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
94 Nm (69 ft·lb) (9.6 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
30.7 kW/litre
41.7 ps/litre
41.1 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
72.92 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 916.4 kPa (132.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.6 s
@ 65 mph
Standing kilometre 39 s
@ 127 km/h
Maximum speed 143 km/h (89 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
63.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
47.05 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
63.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.25 kg/kW
35.5 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension DA.RA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.03
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID72160
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1969 Renault 12 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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