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Renault 30 127 2.6 TX (1278) (143 Hp)
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Renault 30:
The Renault 20 and Renault 30 are two executive cars produced by the French automaker Renault between 1975 and 1983. The most upmarket and expensive Renaults of their time, the two cars were almost identical with regard to sheet metal and mechanicals; the R30 was the larger-engined and more expensive of the two. The two cars were easily distinguished between each other from their differing headlight configuration – the Renault 20 had two single rectangular headlights, whereas the Renault 30 had quadruple round headlights. The interior specifications differed substantially, however, with the Renault 30 having a higher specification in all models. Over 622,000 R20s and 145,000 R30s were produced in Sandouville near Le Havre, France....(Read more on Wikipedia)
127 Overview:
Renault 30 (127). The top speed reaches 187 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Renault 30 (127) was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997, therefore no official crash test ratings are available for this generation. Safety features would be basic by modern standards.
2.6 TX (1278) (143 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful petrol option, providing strong acceleration and effortless highway performance, making it the most dynamic choice.
Fuel Economy
Higher power comes with increased fuel consumption, making it less economical than lower-powered variants, best for those prioritizing performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and spacious interior for its class
- • Distinctive and practical hatchback design
- • Powerful V6 petrol engine options (especially TX)
- • Pioneering turbo-diesel engine offered good economy for its time
- • Good visibility and driving position
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for petrol models
- • Potential for electrical and mechanical reliability issues common to French cars of the era
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Significant depreciation from new
- • Performance of the diesel engine is quite leisurely
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(127: 1976 - 1978).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | 30 |
| Generation: | 127 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.6 TX (1278) (143 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 143 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z7V [Same engine] More details about the engine Z7V |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 187 km/h |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 l |
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