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Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power240.30 PS (177 kW or 237 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
Bore x stroke95.5 x 81.4 mm (3.8 x 3.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1397 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4880 litres (1,289 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 300 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1722 kg (3,796.4 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions275.0 g/km
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