Renault 12 1979 specs
General information
| Model: | Renault 12 |
| Year: | 1979 |
| 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: | 54.8 PS (41 kW) at 5250 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 94 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 73 x 77 mm (2.9 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: | 143 km/h (88.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0605 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: | 906 kg (1997.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4350 mm (171.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm (96.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 56 litres (14.79 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
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