1956-1968 Renault Dauphine Specifications
The Renault Dauphine enjoyed a long run -- 2 million of the little sedans were built between 1956 and 1958. Here are selected specifications for the Dauphine:
| General |
Wheelbase (in.)
|
89 |
| Overall length (in.) |
155 |
| Overall width (in.) |
60 |
| Overall height (in.) |
57 |
| Tread, front/rear (in.) |
49/48 |
| Curb weight (lbs) |
1324 |
Weight distribution, front/rear (%)
|
39/61 |
Cargo space (cu ft)
|
7 |
| Construction |
| Layout |
rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
|
| Type |
unitized |
Body material
|
steel |
| Engine |
| Type |
inline ohv 4-cylinder
|
| Material |
cast-iron block, aluminum head
|
Bore x stroke (mm/in.)
|
58/2.2880/3.15 |
Displacement (cc/cid)
|
845/51.5 |
Horsepower @ rpm
|
30* @ 4250
|
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm
|
48.5 @ 2000
|
Compression ratio
|
7.25:1 |
Main bearings
|
3 |
Valve lifters
|
mechanical |
Carburetor
|
1-bbl Solex downdraft
|
Electrical system
|
6-volt |
| Drivetrain |
Transmission type
|
3-speed manual, synchromesh, floor-mounted shifter
|
Gear ratios
|
1st-3.70:1; 2nd-1.81:1; 3rd-1.07:1; reverse-3.70:1
|
Axle ratio
|
4.37:1 |
| Suspension |
| Front |
independent coil-spring-and-wishbone with antiroll bar and tubular shock absorbers |
| Rear |
independent swing axle with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers |
Brakes and Tires
|
Brake type
|
4-wheel hydraulic drum |
Brake diameter, front/rear (in.)
|
8.9/8.9
|
Brake swept area (sq in.)
|
133 |
Tire size
|
5.00 x 15 |
| Steering
|
| Type |
rack and pinion |
| Turns, lock to lock |
4
|
| Turning diameter (ft) |
29
|
*U.S.-specification cars; 26 others.
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