Renault1978 R18 TL, GTL Specs

1978 Renault R18 TL, GTL Specs & Performance

1978 - 1981

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4

93 mph

15.8 seconds

63 hp

26.1 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,028 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
93 mph
0-62 mph
15.8 seconds
0-60 mph
15.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
32.19 lb/hp
Power
63 hp
Torque
76 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
26.1 mpg
Total Range
366 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.4 Liter
85.3 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
63 hp @ 5,500 RPM
64 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
76 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
103 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
2.992 x 3.031 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.99:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.74 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
16 hp
Cylinder Volume
21.3 in3
BMEP
134.4 PSI
9.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
155 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Turning Radius
33.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,028 lbs
Gross Weight
2,932 lbs
Maximum Payload
904 lbs
Length
172 in
Width
66.2 in
Height
55.3 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Front Track
55.7 in
Rear Track
53.4 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.6

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating1.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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