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Renault Vel Satis 3.0 Diesel

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 3.0 Diesel
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2958 ccm (180.50 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.0 litres/100 km (19.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2958 ccm (180.50 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power180.50 PS (133 kW or 178 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression18.5:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 82.0 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1040 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5020 litres (1,326 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
CO2 emissions231.9 g/km
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