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Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 Privilege

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 Privilege
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.28 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power241.00 PS (177 kW or 238 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1296 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1860 kg (4,100.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2270 kg (5,004.5 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2880 mm (113.4 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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