Renault1979 R18 GTS Specs

1979 Renault R18 GTS Specifications & Performance

1979, 1980, 1981

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

99 mph

13.8 seconds

78 BHP

28.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
950 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
99 mph
0-62 mph
13.8 seconds
0-60 mph
13.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
82 BHP/Tonne
Power
78 BHP
Torque
91 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28.2 mpg
Total Range
328 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,647 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
78 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
79 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
91 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
123 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
79 x 84 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
47 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
20 BHP
Unitary Capacity
412 cc
BMEP
9.4 Bar
136.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Kerb Weight
950 kg
Gross Weight
1,360 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
Length
4,381 mm
Width
1,689 mm
Height
1,405 mm
Wheelbase
2,441 mm
Front Track
1,416 mm
Rear Track
1,356 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.5

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating1.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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