1961 Renault 3

Renault 3 is an automobile that has a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels. Powering the Renault 3 is an overhead valve, 0.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 22.7 bhp (23 PS/16.9 kW) at 4800 rpm and 42 N·m (31 lb·ft/4.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels through a 3 speed manual gearbox. Its stated weight at the kerb is 540 kg. Its maximum speed stated is 90 km/h, which is 56 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3610 mm
Weight
540 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
23 PS / 22.7 bhp / 16.9 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
42 Nm / 31 ft.lb / 4.3 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
90 km/h / 56 mph

1961 Renault 3 specifications

1961 Renault 3 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2440 mm	96.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length	3610 mm	142.1 inches
Width	1490 mm	58.7 inches
Height	1460 mm	57.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.48
Kerb weight	540 kg	1190 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	26 litres	5.7 [6.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Renault
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.6 litre 603 cc (36.797 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	49 × 80 mm 1.93 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.61
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	23 PS (22.7 bhp) (16.9 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	42 Nm (31 ft·lb) (4.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	28.1 kW/litre 38.2 ps/litre 37.6 bhp/litre 0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	69.65 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 22 IDS carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	875.3 kPa (126.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	150.75 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	90 km/h (56 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 42.62 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 42.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.9 kg/kW 53.29 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145 x 330
Tyres rear	145 x 330
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.04
Final drive ratio	4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID	588324
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 Renault 3 added 2019-01-23. Last modified 2020-03-16.