Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 2001 specs
General information
| Model: | Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 |
| Year: | 2001 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Renault |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | V6 |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 3498 ccm |
| Max power: | 238.3 PS (176 kW) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 320 Nm at 3600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 87.5 x 82 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel city driving: | 16.8 litres/100 km (14 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 230 km/h (142.9 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 8.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1402 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 5020 litres (1327 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 324 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Disks, 300 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 175/65-R14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1700 kg (3747.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4870 mm (191.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm (103.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 275 g/km |
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