1965 Renault 16 specifications

1965 Renault 16 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Length 4230 mm 166.5 inches
Width 1651 mm 65 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 980 kg 2161 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 1.5 litre
1470 cc
(89.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76 × 81 mm
2.99 × 3.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 106 Nm (78 ft·lb) (10.8 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 29.9 kW/litre
40.7 ps/litre
40.1 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 72.11 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 906.1 kPa (131.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 367.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
61.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
44.89 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
60.2 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.27 kg/kW
37.21 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 unknown
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension I.TB.
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 ID71951
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1965 Renault 16 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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