The Renault 12 is a saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which supplies the power through the front wheels.
The Renault 12's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.3 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 59 bhp (60 PS/44 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 91 N·m (67 lb·ft/9.3 kgm) at 3500 rpm.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission.
Claimed kerb weight is 935 kg.
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