Renault 12 1978 specs
General information
Model: | Renault 12 |
Year: | 1978 |
Category: | Small city/economy cars |
Manufacturer: | Renault |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1289 ccm |
Max power: | 54 PS (40 kW) at 5250 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 94 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
Bore x stroke: | 76 x 77 mm (3 x 3 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Fuel mixed driving: | 7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 138 km/h (85.7 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.06 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 145/80-R13 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 900 kg (1984.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4350 mm (171.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 56 litres (14.79 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |