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Renault Safrane

General information

ModelRenault Safrane
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power143.7 PS (106 kW or 142 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Max torque200.00 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke82.7 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0944 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1525 kg (3,362.0 pounds)
Overall length4740 mm (186.6 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity38.0 litres (10.04 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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