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Renault Dauphine

General information

ModelRenault Dauphine
Year1956
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating44.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size845 ccm (51.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear
Displacement845 ccm (51.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power33.00 PS (24 kW or 33 HP) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Max torque46 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke545.0 x 80.0 mm (21.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxManual, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed111.0 km/h (69.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0522 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3450 litres (911 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight632 kg (1,393.3 pounds)
Overall length3940 mm (155.1 inches)
Overall width1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2280 mm (89.8 inches)
Fuel capacity38.0 litres (10.04 gallons)
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