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Renault 5 1.6 D (55 Hp)
Overall Rating
Renault 5:
The Renault 5 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1972 to 1996 over two generations. It is a hatchback with either three or five doors and seating for five passengers. The first generation , which was made from 1972 to 1985, has a front mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation , which was produced from 1984 to 1996, has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
The R5 was marketed in the United States and Canada as Le Car, from 1976 until 1983. Renault marketed a four-door saloon car variant, the Renault 7, manufactured from 1974 until 1984 in Spain by Renault's subsidiary FASA-Renault and exported to select markets....(Read more on Wikipedia)
5 Overview:
Renault 5 (5). With 102 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.7 l/100km). Weighing only 795 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.5 s). The top speed reaches 150 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 first-generation Renault 5 was produced before modern crash safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. Safety features were rudimentary by today's standards.
1.6 D (55 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Modest performance, but offers good torque for its size, making it suitable for longer journeys.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, a standout choice for long-distance and cost-conscious driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic and distinctive design
- • Practical and compact for urban environments
- • Wide range of engines, from economical to high-performance
- • Fun to drive, especially the Alpine and Turbo variants
- • Good fuel economy on basic models
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated technology and interior comfort
- • Prone to rust in older models
- • High maintenance costs for performance variants
- • Limited space for rear passengers and luggage
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(5: 1977 - 1981).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | 5 |
| Generation: | 5 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 D (55 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 55 Hp @ 4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 34.5 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 102 Nm @ 2250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F8M 720, F8M 730 More details about the engine F8M 720, F8M 730 |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.5 kg/Hp, 69.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 795 |
| Max. weight: | 1215 |
| Max load: | 420 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 955 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 235 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3590 mm mm |
| Width: | 1565 mm mm |
| Height: | 1385 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1330 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1290 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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