Renault1972 R5 TL Specs

1972 Renault R5 TL Specs & Performance

1972 - 1979

Tech Specs Summary


1 L Inline 4

84 mph

21.0 sec

47 hp

26.1 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

9.5-31.8 ft3
lb
1,731 lbs
Front Mid - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
84 mph
135 Km/h
0-62 mph
21.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
36.82 lb/hp
60 hp/Tonne
Total Power
47 hp
48 ps
Total Torque
47 lb·ft
64 N·m

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
26.1 mpg
Total Range
276 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1 Liter
58.3 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
47 hp
48 ps
Peak Power @
6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
47 lb·ft
64 N·m
Peak Torque @
3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 Gallons
40.9 Liters
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Nerdy Engine Specs

Nerdy Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.25:1
Bore x Stroke
2.559 x 2.835 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.8 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
12 hp
12 ps
Cylinder Volume
14.6 in3
BMEP
122 PSI
8.4 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
145 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Small Hatchback
Door Count
3
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
9.5-31.8 ft3
Turning Radius
32.2 ft
Curb Weight
1,731 lbs
Gross Weight
2,557 lbs
Maximum Payload
826 lbs
Length
138 in
Width
60 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
94.6 in
Front Track
50.7 in
Rear Track
49 in
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1972 Renault R5 TL Rankings

70s Fastest Accelerating #538 / 650+70s Fastest #605 / 650+70s Most Powerful #637 / 650+Top HP/cu in Renaults #734 / 850+Best MPG Renaults #748 / 900+Top Power/Weight Renaults #815 / 900+Best 0-62 mph Renaults #869 / 900+Fastest Renaults #878 / 900+Top BHP Renaults #893 / 900+Top lb·ft Renaults #902 / 900+Best MPG Hatchbacks #4,227 / 4.8KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #4,586 / 4.8KFastest Hatchbacks #4,618 / 4.8KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #4,629 / 4.8KBest MPG Petrol #7,420 / 13.6KBest MPG #14,528 / 21.4KQuickest 0-62 mph #20,195 / 21.4KFastest #20,848 / 21.4KMost Powerful #21,197 / 21.4K
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2.3
Practicality Rating3.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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