Renault Safrane I (B54, facelift 1996) (1996–2000)

The Renault Safrane I (B54, facelift 1996) was offered with 6 engine versions (5 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 113 to 190 hp, built 1996–2000.

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Production years1996–2000
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length187.7 in (4,768 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,816 mm)
Height56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Cargo volume16.1 cu ft (455 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

All Renault Safrane I (B54, facelift 1996) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.0 16V (B54L) (136 hp)1996–2000Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)134 lb-ft (182 Nm)10.5 s129 mph (207 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 16V (B54L) (136 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)134 lb-ft (182 Nm)12.6 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 TDI (B54G) (113 hp)1996–2000Diesel113 hp (83 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)13.2 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 20V (B54F) (165 hp)1996–2000Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)156 lb-ft (211 Nm)9.1 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 20V (B54F) (165 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)156 lb-ft (211 Nm)10.2 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.9 24V (190 hp)1999–2000Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)197 lb-ft (267 Nm)9.5 s140 mph (225 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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