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Renault 12
1969 – 1980
France
Renault built the 12 for 11 years, from 1969 to 1980. All 5 variants use petrol engines, from 50 to 60 hp. The lightest version weighs only 900 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1969 – 1980
Variants5
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power50 – 60 hp
0–100 km/h14.2 – 16.6 s
Top speed140 – 148 km/h
Fuel economy7.8 – 10.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (50 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 50 hp | 16.1 s | 140 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 50 hp | 16.0 s | 140 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.3L 4MT (54 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 54 hp | 16.0 s | 140 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.3L 3AT FWD (60 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 16.6 s | 145 | 3-speed automatic |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 14.2 s | 148 | 4-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 36.8 KW @ 5000 RPM50 HP @ 5000 RPM49 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 63 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM86 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.2 in (4348 mm)
- Width
- 64.4 in (1636 mm)
- Height
- 56.5 in (1435 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.7/52.4 in (1,313/1,331 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1984 lbs (900 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 36.8 KW @ 5250 RPM50 HP @ 5250 RPM49 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Torque
- 7 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM9 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.2 in (4348 mm)
- Width
- 64.4 in (1636 mm)
- Height
- 56.5 in (1435 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.7/52.4 in (1,313/1,331 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1984 lbs (900 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 39.7 KW @ 5250 RPM54 HP @ 5250 RPM53 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Torque
- 65 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM88 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 173.5 in (4407 mm)
- Width
- 64.5 in (1638 mm)
- Height
- 57.2 in (1453 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.7/51.7 in (1,313/1,313 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96 in (2438 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2094 lbs (950 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 44.1 KW @ 5500 RPM60 HP @ 5500 RPM59 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 67 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM91 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 90 mph (145 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.2 in (4348 mm)
- Width
- 64.4 in (1636 mm)
- Height
- 56.5 in (1435 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.7/52.4 in (1,313/1,331 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2061 lbs (935 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1289 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 44.1 KW @ 5500 RPM60 HP @ 5500 RPM59 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 67 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM91 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 92 mph (148 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.2 in (4348 mm)
- Width
- 64.4 in (1636 mm)
- Height
- 56.5 in (1435 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.7/52.4 in (1,313/1,331 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2028 lbs (920 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Length4,348 – 4,407 mm
Width1,636 – 1,638 mm
Height1,435 – 1,453 mm
Wheelbase2,438 – 2,441 mm
Curb weight900 – 950 kg
Torque9 – 91 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.
