Renault1972 R5 L Specs

1972 Renault R5 L Specifications & Performance

1972 - 1977

Tech Specs Summary


0.8 L Inline 4

75 mph

35.0 seconds

33 BHP

35.3 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

270-900 L
kg
730 kg
Front Mid - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
75 mph
0-62 mph
35.0 seconds
0-60 mph
33.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
45 BHP/Tonne
Power
33 BHP
Torque
38 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.3 mpg
Total Range
310 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
0.8 Litre
782 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
33 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
33 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
38 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
52 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
40.9 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Bore x Stroke
55.8 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.7:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
42 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
8 BHP
Unitary Capacity
196 cc
BMEP
8.4 Bar
121.2 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
135 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Small Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Cargo Space
270-900 L
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Kerb Weight
730 kg
Gross Weight
1,060 kg
Maximum Payload
330 kg
Length
3,506 mm
Width
1,525 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Wheelbase
2,404 mm
Front Track
1,287 mm
Rear Track
1,244 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.8

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating3.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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