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Renault 6

(1968 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)RenaultIssued from1968
Model6Issued until
Serie6Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerRenaultCountryFR,BR,AR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3848 mm / 151.5 in / 151.5 inGround clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1537 mm / 60.5 in / 60.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.60
Height1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inTotal (curb) weight750 kg / 1653 lb / 1653 lb
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inDry weight
Track front1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 inWeight distribution (front)56.0 % / 56.0 % / 56.0 %
Track rear1238 mm / 48.7 in / 48.7 inFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerRenaultValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore58.0 mm / 2.28 in / 2.28 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.73
Engine Main bearings3Engine displacement845 cm3 / 51.6 cu in / 51.6 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity211.25 cm3/cylinder / 12.891 cu in/cylinder / 12.891 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power28.3 kW / 38.5 hp / 38.5 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque57.0 Nm / 42.0 lbft / 42.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output27.9 kW / 37.9 bhp / 37.9 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output45.0 kW/l / 1.003 bhp/cu in / 1.003 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque67.46 Nm/l / 0.590 lbft/cu in / 0.590 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.04
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.13

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio50.67 kW/ton / 68.89 bhp/ton / 68.89 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock3.30Turning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontI.TB.Suspension rearI.TB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Renault 6

 
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