Renault 15/17 specifications

R1316/1326 (Cabrio)

Motor Type 843-13
No. of main bearings 5
Valves V formation
Block material Pressure diecast light alloy Head material Light alloy
Lubrication Eccentric Rotor Oil Pump
Cooling Electric Fan Automatic
Thermo Contact in radiator

Capacity 1,647cc
Bore x Stroke 79mm x 84mm
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Aspiration Bosch Electronic
Fuel Injection

Max. Power
S.A.E. 95 bhp @ 5,250 rpm

Max. Torque S.A.E. 90 lb/ft @ 3,500 rpm

Firing Order 1,3,4,2

Valve Clearance
Inlet Cold 0.20 mm
Exhaust Cold 0.25 mm


Manual Gearbox Type 395

No. of Speeds 5

Diff Ratio 3.77:1 (9x34)

Ratio & Speed in gear @ 1,000 rpm.
1st 3.818 7.32 km/h
2nd 2.235 12.51 km/h
3rd 1.478 18.91 km/h
4th 1.036 26.99 km/h
5th 0.861 32.46 km/h
Reverse 3.083 8.86 km/h

Clutch Single dry plate
Internal Diameter 130 mm
External Diameter 200 mm

Brakes Vacuum Servo Assist
Front Plain Disc
Rear Drum 228.5 mm

Swept Area
Front Discs 1,014 cm2
Rear Drums 574.4 cm2

Wheels 4.5" x 13"

Kerb Weights
R1316 1120 Kg
R1326 1140 Kg

Top Speed

R1316 170 km/h





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