Renault 16 Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1964 - 1979
  • Number Built: 1,846,000
  • Price at Introduction:
    • n/a
  • Date of Introduction:
    • 1964
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 795kg
  • Fuel Tank:
    • n/a
  • Turning Circle:
    • 30.0ft
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer (with integrated tripmeter and odometer)
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp gauge
    • Ammeter warning lamp
    • Oil warning lamp
  • Transmission:
    • Indirect type, fully synchromesh with 4 forward speeds and reverse, controlled by lever mounted below the steering wheel
    • Gearbox, differential and hypoid level gear are housed in a single aluminum alloy casing
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch with diaphragm spring
    • Plate with hub torsion damping disc
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • Hypoid bevel differential
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 103 mph
  • Fuel Capacity:
    • 11 gals (50 liters)
  • Fuel Consumption:
    • n/a
  • Performance:
    • n/a
  • Engine (4 Cylinder):
    • Capacity: 1470cc
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders, single overhead cam, mounted behind the front axle.
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Side mounted chain and roller driven camshaft, overhead valves inclined in a "V" and controlled by pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves
    • Fuel System: Twin choke Weber 32 DAR with differential opening mechanically controlled, automatic choke and accellerator pump. Dry air filter
    • Cooling: By liquid in sealed circuit including pump, thermostat, expansion reservoir with visible liquid level, and intermittent electric fan controlled by thermoswitch
    • Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 81mm
    • Power: 55 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    • Torque: 77 lb. ft. @ 2800 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
  • Engine Oil:
    • 7 pts. (4 liters) 20W40
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Voltage regulator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Independent 4-wheel suspension through torsion bars and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers
    • Anti-roll bars at front and rear
    • Front: Flexible quadrilateral transverse members
    • Rear: Wheels supported by pressed steel suspension arms
  • Steering:
    • Rack and Pinion
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Single piston disc brakes with floating calipers and braking effort equaliser device. Hydraulic control. Pressure equaliser
    • Rear: Drum brakes
  • Wheels:
    • 14" Pressed steel disc wheels
  • Tyres:
    • Size: 155 x 355 radial corded
    • Radius: 6.07 ft. (1.85m)

    Also see:
    Renault 16TS Technical Specifications
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