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Renault Megane Coupe 1.6 16v

(1996 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)RenaultIssued from1996
ModelMegane Coupe 1.6 16vIssued until
SerieMeganeNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerRenaultCountryFR,BR,AR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3967 mm / 156.2 in / 156.2 inGround clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in
Width1698 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.61
Height1366 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 inTotal (curb) weight1135 kg / 2502 lb / 2502 lb
Wheelbase2468 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 inDry weight
Track front1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1432 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.330Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerRenaultValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.5 mm / 3.17 in / 3.17 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.99
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque148.0 Nm / 109.2 lbft / 109.2 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output65.7 kW/l / 1.464 bhp/cu in / 1.464 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque92.62 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.82
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.07

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed198 km/h / 123 mph / 123 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio92.51 kW/ton / 125.78 bhp/ton / 125.78 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h9.60 s / 9.60 s / 9.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mi/UK gal / 24.2 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.6 l/100km / 50.4 mi/UK gal / 42.0 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.1 l/100km / 39.8 mi/UK gal / 33.1 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions167 g/km / 269 g/mi / 269 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.70 m / 35.10 ft / 35.10 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.Suspension rearI.
Wheels front6.0J x 15Wheels rear6.0J x 15
Tyres front185/60 R 15 HTyres rear185/60 R 15 H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Renault Megane Coupe 1.6 16v

 
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