1988 Renault Megane Concept Car Specifications
Though Renault had become an afterthought in the minds of American consumers, the company was still at the forefront of the European automotive industry. A look at the 1988 Renault Megane concept car specifications that follow indicate why. ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. The 1988 Renault Megane concept car, despite its stunning technical features, went from idea to drivable prototype in less than eight months. |
Manufacturer: Regie Nationale des Usines Renault, Bourlogne-Billancourt, France
Body design: 4-passenger, 4-door sedan; steel monocoque
Powertrain layout: front-engine, 4-wheel drive
Wheelbase: 122.5 inches
Overall length: 195.0 inches
Overall width: 74.8 inches
Overall height: 55.9 inches
Track, front: 62.2 inches
Track, rear: 59.8 inches
Weight: 3,968 pounds
Approximate price: not available
Engine type: turbocharged sohc V-6
Displacement (liters/cubic inches): 3.0/181
Horsepower @ rpm: 250 (DIN) @ 6000
Torque (lbs./ft.) @ rpm: 257 @ 2000-4000
Fuel delivery: multipoint fuel injection
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Suspension, front: MacPherson struts, lower wishbone, anti-roll bar; electronically-controlled
Suspension, rear: modified MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar; electronically-controlled
Brakes: front/rear ventilated discs
1988 Renault Megane Concept Car Performance
Top speed: 161.5
mph
0-60 mph: less than 8.3
seconds
Quarter-mile: 16
seconds
mph @ quarter-mile: not available
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