Renault 6
In the autumn of 1968 the R 6 was introduced, but the production started not earlier as 1969. One year later the TL was introduced in the autumn. This car was equipped with more accessories. For example the heated doorwindows, and from inside adjustable headlights. Both editions had soft coated seats. The 1,1 litermotor was used before in the R 8, witch was produced till 1972. The R 6 is a luxurious version of the R 4. In 1974 all models of the R 6 were updated. The round headlights were replaced by square ones. The production was terminated in 1980. The cabrioversion, called "Rodeo" was produced till 1981.
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Type |
4/5S SAL |
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Number of doors |
5 |
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dimensions & weights |
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Wheelbase |
2400 mm |
94.5 in |
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Track |
Front |
1251 mm |
49.3 in |
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rear |
1238 mm |
48.7 in |
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Overall length |
3848 mm |
151.5 in |
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Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
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Overall height |
1500 mm |
59.1 in |
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Ground clearance |
125 mm |
4.9 in |
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Curb weight |
750 kg |
1653 lb |
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Weight distribution |
56.00 % |
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Fuel capacity |
40 |
8.8 |
10.6 |
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aerodynamics |
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Drag coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Cx |
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engine |
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Manufacturer |
Renault |
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Type |
S-4 |
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OHV |
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Bore × stroke |
58.00mm × 80.00mm |
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2.28 in × 3.15 in |
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Bore/Stroke ratio |
0.73 |
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Displacement |
845 cc (51.565 cu in) |
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Coolant |
Water |
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Engine manufacturer |
Renault |
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Main bearings |
3 |
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Compression ratio |
8.00:1 |
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Fuel system |
1 So carb |
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Aspiration |
Normal |
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Compressor type |
N/A |
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Intercooler |
None |
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Max. output |
38.0 bhp (28.3 kW) |
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Max. torque |
57.0 nm (42 lbft) (5.8 kgm) |
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Specific output |
45 bhp/litre |
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0.74 bhp/cu in |
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performance |
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Note: |
A value of -1 means that |
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0-50mph (80 km/h) |
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0-60mph |
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0-100km/h |
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0-100mph |
-1.00s |
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80-120km/h (50-70mph) in top |
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0-Quarter-mile |
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0-Kilometre |
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Top speed |
121 km/h |
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Power-to-weight |
50.67 bhp/ton |
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chassis |
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Engine location |
Front |
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Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
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Steering |
rack & pinion |
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Turns |
3.300 |
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Turning circle |
10.50 m |
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Suspension |
Front |
I.TB. |
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Rear |
I.TB. |
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Brakes Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
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Braked area |
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Transmission |
4M |
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Drive |
FWD |
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Top gear ratio |
1.04 |
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Final drive ratio |
4.13 |
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