1976 Renault R5 GTL Specs & Performance

1976 - 1979

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Tech Specs Summary

: 1.3 L Inline 4
: 84 mph
: 19.5 seconds
: 41 hp
: 27.1 mpg
: 3 Doors
: 5 Seats
: 9.5-31.8 ft³
: 1,731 lbs
: Front Mid - FWD

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Other R5 (1972-1984) Variants

Performance

Top Speed: 84 mph
0-62 mph: 19.5 seconds
0-60 mph: 18.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight: 42.22 lb/hp
Power: 41 hp
Torque: 62 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Combined: 27.1 mpg
Total Range: 293 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Capacity: 1.3 Liter; 78.7 in³
Layout: Inline 4
Aspiration: Natural
Peak Power: 41 hp @ 5,000 RPM; 42 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque: 62 lb·ft @ 2,000 RPM; 84 N·m @ 2,000 RPM
Valvetrain: OHV
Valves/Cylinder: 2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery: Carburetor
Position: Front Mid Engine
Orientation: Longitudinal
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Bore x Stroke: 2.874 x 3.031 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio: 0.95:1; Under-Square
Specific Output: 0.52 hp/in³
Power/Cylinder: 10 hp
Cylinder Volume: 19.7 in³
BMEP: 118.8 PSI; 8.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Driven Wheels: FWD; Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT): 4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes: 145 x 13
Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension: Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes: Solid Disc
Rear Brakes: Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Body: Small Hatchback
Door Count: 3
Seat Count: 5
Luggage Space: 9.5-31.8 ft³
Turning Radius: 32 ft
Curb Weight: 1,731 lbs
Gross Weight: 2,612 lbs
Maximum Payload: 881 lbs
Length: 138 in
Width: 60 in
Height: 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 94.6 in
Front Track: 50.7 in
Rear Track: 49 in

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