1976 Renault 12 L specifications

1976 Renault 12 L 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 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance 108 mm 4.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 900 kg 1984 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 46.6 litres 10.3 [12.3] UK [US] gal.
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)
51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
87 Nm (64 ft·lb) (8.9 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
28.9 kW/litre
39.3 ps/litre
38.8 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
67.49 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 848.2 kPa (123 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
56.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.14 kg/kW
40.32 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension DA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1465 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.04
Final drive ratio 3.78
general
Carfolio.com ID72402
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 Renault 12 L added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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