Renault Top Speed

9 (l42)

178.00 km/h

or 110.60 mp/h

General information
BrandRenault
Model 9
Generation 9 (L42)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 (L423) (72 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.1 l/100 km 46.12 US mpg55.39 UK mpg19.61 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 178 km/h 110.6 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.4 kg/Nm, 119.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre 51.5 Hp/l
Torque 106 Nm 78.18 lb.-ft.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code C2J 717, C2J 755
Engine displacement 1398 cm3 85.31 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 3.25 l 3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Coolant 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 890 kg 1962.11 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 47 l 12.42 US gal | 10.34 UK gal
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion