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Renault 30 127 2.6 TS (1275) (128 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). 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 TS (1275) (128 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers respectable performance for a large executive car of its era, suitable for comfortable cruising and adequate acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Expect moderate to high fuel consumption, typical for a large petrol engine from the late 1970s, not a strong point for economy.
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- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles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: | |
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| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | 30 |
| Generation: | 127 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.6 TS (1275) (128 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 128 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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