1978 Renault 18 TL specifications

1978 Renault 18 TL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2440 mm 96.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Length 4390 mm 172.8 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 940 kg 2072 lb
Weight distribution 60.3% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.4 litre
1397 cc
(85.25 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76 × 77 mm
2.99 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 65 PS (64 bhp) (48 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 103 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 34.2 kW/litre
46.4 ps/litre
45.8 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 73.73 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 926.5 kPa (134.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 349.25 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 19.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 156 km/h (97 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
69.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.7 kg/kW
32.9 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 RA.TA.CS.ARB.
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 0.97
Final drive ratio 3.56
general
Carfolio.com ID43175
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Renault 18 TL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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