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Renault 4

General information

ModelRenault 4
Year1961
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating44.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size601 ccm (36.67 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement601 ccm (36.67 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power27.40 PS (20 kW or 27 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque51.00 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke558.0 x 80.0 mm (22.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)
0-50 miles34.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0507 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3550 litres (938 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (397.6 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight540 kg (1,190.5 pounds)
Overall length3660 mm (144.1 inches)
Overall width1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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