1961 Renault 4 specifications

1961 Renault 4 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1222 mm 48.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1203 mm 47.4 inches
Length 3658 mm 144 inches
Width 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Height 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.56
Kerb weight 600 kg 1323 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 0.7 litre
747 cc
(45.585 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 54.5 × 80 mm
2.15 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 24.3 PS (24 bhp) (17.9 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 55 Nm (41 ft·lb) (5.6 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 24 kW/litre
32.6 ps/litre
32.1 bhp/litre
0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 73.63 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 925.2 kPa (134.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 186.75 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
40.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
40 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
33.53 kg/kW
56 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 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.02
Final drive ratio 4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID71775
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Renault 4 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.