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Renault Spider

General information

ModelRenault Spider
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating50.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power143.00 PS (105 kW or 141 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque185.00 Nm (18.9 kgf-m or 136.5 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke82.7 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1444 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4280 litres (1,131 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight990 kg (2,182.6 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2350 mm (92.5 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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