Renault1977 R5 L Specs

1977 Renault R5 L Specs & Performance

1977, 1978, 1979

Tech Specs Summary


0.8 L Inline 4

75 mph

28.0 seconds

38 hp

29.4 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

9.5-31.8 ft3
lb
1,609 lbs
Front Mid - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
75 mph
0-62 mph
28.0 seconds
0-60 mph
27.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
42.35 lb/hp
Power
38 hp
Torque
41 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
29.4 mpg
Total Range
310 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
0.8 Liter
51.6 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
38 hp @ 5,500 RPM
39 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
41 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
55 N·m @ 3,000 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

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8:1
Bore x Stroke
2.283 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.73:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.74 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
10 hp
Cylinder Volume
12.9 in3
BMEP
118.6 PSI
8.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Small Hatchback
Door Count
3
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
9.5-31.8 ft3
Turning Radius
32.2 ft
Curb Weight
1,609 lbs
Gross Weight
2,337 lbs
Maximum Payload
728 lbs
Length
138 in
Width
60 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
94.6 in
Front Track
50.7 in
Rear Track
49 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
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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