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Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 Initiale

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 Initiale
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.28 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power241.7 PS (178 kW or 238 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke95.5 x 81.4 mm (3.8 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1348 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1468 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1795 kg (3,957.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2270 kg (5,004.5 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR47980
CO2 emissions174.0 g/km
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