1947 Renault 4 CV specifications

1947 Renault 4 CV data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2100 mm 82.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1190 mm 46.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1190 mm 46.9 inches
Length 3610 mm 142.1 inches
Width 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Height 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 860 kg 1896 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 28 litres 6.2 [7.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.8 litre
760 cc
(46.378 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 55 × 80 mm
2.17 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 19 PS (18.7 bhp) (13.9 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 47 Nm (34.7 ft·lb) (4.8 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output 18.3 kW/litre
24.9 ps/litre
24.6 bhp/litre
0.4 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 61.84 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.7:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 22 AIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 777.1 kPa (112.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 190 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
22.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
16.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
21.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
61.67 kg/kW
103.02 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 rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 135 x 400
Tyres rear 135 x 400
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.07
Final drive ratio 4.72
general
Carfolio.com ID673453
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1947 Renault 4 CV added 2020-04-18.
Last modified 2020-04-18.