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Renault 12
1970 – 1974
France
The Renault 12 dates from the 1970s: Renault built it from 1970 to 1974. Only one version was offered: the 1.6L 5MT, good for 113 hp. It weighs only 980 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1969 – 1980), peak power rose from 60 to 113 hp, and minimum weight went up by 80 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1970 – 1974
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power113 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed185 km/h
Fuel economy12.9 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 5MT (113 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 113 hp | — | 185 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1565 cm3 (96 ci)
- Power
- 83.1 KW @ 6250 RPM113 HP @ 6250 RPM111 BHP @ 6250 RPM
- Torque
- 108 lb-ft @ 4500-5500 RPM147 Nm @ 4500-5500 RPM
- Fuel System
- 2 Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155 x 330
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.3 in (4300 mm)
- Width
- 63.5 in (1613 mm)
- Height
- 55 in (1397 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.8/50.9 in (1,341/1,293 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96 in (2438 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2161 lbs (980 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3042 lbs (1380 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Length4,300 mm
Width1,613 mm
Height1,397 mm
Wheelbase2,438 mm
Curb weight980 kg
Torque147 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
