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Renault VelSatis 3.0 dCi Initiale 2008

General information

ModelRenault VelSatis 3.0 dCi Initiale
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2958 ccm (180.50 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.58 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2958 ccm (180.50 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression18.5:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 82.0 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0978 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5280 litres (1,395 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1468 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2320 kg (5,114.7 pounds)
Towing weight1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
Aprox price as new EUR47580
Service interval30,000 km
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