Renault 12 1.3 (1170) (50 hp)

Gasoline engine with 50 hp (37 kW), built 1975–1980, sedan body. The Renault 12 has 3 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power50 hp (37 kW)
Top speed87 mph (140 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.3 (1170) (50 hp)
Engine code810
Engine oil capacity3.5 qt (3.3 l)

Performance

Power50 hp (37 kW)
Top speed87 mph (140 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Fuel tank12.4 gal (47 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5

What to check on a Renault 12 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Renault 12 engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.3 (1170) (54 hp)Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1.6 Gordini (113 hp)Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)
1.3 TS (1177,1337) (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)

← All Renault 12 engines

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