1978 Renault 18 TS specifications

1978 Renault 18 TS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2440 mm 96.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Length 4380 mm 172.4 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 920 kg 2028 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 53.2 litres 11.7 [14.1] 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 single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.8 kW/litre
48.6 ps/litre
48 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
74.07 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 930.8 kPa (135 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
87.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
85.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.62 kg/kW
26.09 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-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 3.78
general
Carfolio.com ID42999
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Renault 18 TS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1647 cm3/100.5cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 1025 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1647 cm3/100.5cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 1025 kg
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