1968 Renault 6

The Renault 6 is a 5 door saloon style car with a front mounted engine driving through the front wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 0.8 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 38 bhp (38.5 PS/28.3 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 57 N·m (42 lb·ft/5.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Stated kerb weight is 750 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 121 km/h, which is 75 mph.
Full specs

Body type
5 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3848 mm
Weight
750 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
38.5 PS / 38 bhp / 28.3 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
57 Nm / 42 ft.lb / 5.8 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
121 km/h / 75 mph

1968 Renault 6 specifications

1968 Renault 6 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1251 mm	49.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1238 mm	48.7 inches
Length	3848 mm	151.5 inches
Width	1537 mm	60.5 inches
Height	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Ground clearance	125 mm	4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	750 kg	1653 lb
Weight distribution	56% front
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] 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 845 cc (51.565 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	58 × 80 mm 2.28 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.73
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	38.5 PS (38 bhp) (28.3 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	57 Nm (42 ft·lb) (5.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	33.5 kW/litre 45.6 ps/litre 45 bhp/litre 0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	67.46 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	847.7 kPa (122.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	211.25 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
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 51.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 50.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.47 kg/kW 44.21 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	3.300
Turning circle	10.50 m
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.04
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	72336
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 Renault 6 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.