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Renault 12
General information | |
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| Model | Renault 12 |
| Year | 1970 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1289 ccm (78.65 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1289 ccm (78.65 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 54.80 PS (40 kW or 54 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 95 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 73.0 x 77.0 mm (2.9 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 143.0 km/h (88.9 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 11.2 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0609 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 900 kg (1,984.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4350 mm (171.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 56.0 litres (14.80 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | France |
