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.

bodywork

Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

5

dimensions & weights

Wheelbase

2400 mm

94.5 in

 

Track

Front

1251 mm

49.3 in

 

rear

1238 mm

48.7 in

 

Overall length

3848 mm

151.5 in

 

Overall width

1537 mm

60.5 in

 

Overall height

1500 mm

59.1 in

 

Ground clearance

125 mm

4.9 in

 

Curb weight

750 kg

1653 lb

 

Weight distribution
(Front)

56.00 %

Fuel capacity

40
litres

8.8
UK Gal

10.6
US Gal

aerodynamics

Drag coefficient

 

Frontal Area

 

Cx

 

engine

Manufacturer

Renault

Type

S-4

OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder

Bore × stroke

58.00mm × 80.00mm

2.28 in × 3.15 in

Bore/Stroke ratio

0.73

Displacement

845 cc
(51.565 cu in)

Coolant

Water

Engine manufacturer

Renault

Main bearings

3

Compression ratio

8.00:1

Fuel system

1 So carb

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Max. output
(SAE)

38.0 bhp (28.3 kW)
@5000 rpm

Max. torque
(SAE)

57.0 nm (42 lbft) (5.8 kgm)
@3000 rpm

Specific output

45 bhp/litre

0.74 bhp/cu in

performance

Note:

A value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed.

0-50mph (80 km/h)

 

0-60mph

 

0-100km/h

 

0-100mph

-1.00s

80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top

 

0-Quarter-mile

 

0-Kilometre

 

Top speed

121 km/h

Power-to-weight

50.67 bhp/ton

chassis

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Steering

rack & pinion

Turns
lock-to-lock

3.300

Turning circle

10.50 m

Suspension

Front

I.TB.

Rear

I.TB.

Brakes Front/Rear

Dr/Dr

Braked area

 

Transmission

4M

Drive

FWD

Top gear ratio

1.04

Final drive ratio

4.13