1898 Renault Type A specifications

1898 Renault Type A data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater
Number of doors0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 1900 mm 74.8 inches
Width 1150 mm 45.3 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 280 kg 617 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer de Dion Bouton
Engine code
Cylinders 1
Capacity 0.3 litre
273 cc
(16.659 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
2 valves in total
maximum power output 1.7 PS (1.7 bhp) (1.3 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 4.6 kW/litre
6.3 ps/litre
6.2 bhp/litre
0.1 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 273 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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 45 km/h (28 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
6.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.01 PS/kg
4.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0 kW/kg
6.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.01 bhp/kg
0 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
220.87 kg/kW
368.94 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 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID112002
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1898 Renault Type A added 2003-07-20.
Last modified 2013-03-04.

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