1977 Renault 16 TL

The Renault 16 TL is a hatchback with 5 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers the power to the front wheels. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.6 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 65 bhp (66 PS/48 kW) at 5000 rpm and 111 Nm (82 lbft/11.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 1010 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 150 km/h (93 mph).
Full specs

Body type
5 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
4240 mm
Weight
1010 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
66 PS / 65 bhp / 48 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm / 82 ft.lb / 11.3 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
150 km/h / 93 mph

1977 Renault 16 TL specifications

1977 Renault 16 TL data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2720 mm	107.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Length	4240 mm	166.9 inches
Width	1630 mm	64.2 inches
Height	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Ground clearance	105 mm	4.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	1010 kg	2227 lb
Weight distribution	55.9% front
fuel tank capacity	50 litres	11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Renault
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1647 cc (100.506 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	79 × 84 mm 3.11 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.94
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	111 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	29.4 kW/litre 40 ps/litre 39.5 bhp/litre 0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	67.4 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.6:1
Fuel system	1 So MIMAT carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	846.9 kPa (122.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	411.75 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	150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 65.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 47.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 64.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 20.84 kg/kW 34.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	4.110
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.W.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.TA.TB.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145 SR 14
Tyres rear	145 SR 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.04
Final drive ratio	3.78
general
Carfolio.com ID	113971
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1977 Renault 16 TL added 2003-10-11. Last modified 2013-02-28.