The Saloon version of the 18 model has a 1565 cc (95.5 ci) 8 valve Straight 4 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Renault 18 1.6 Turbo has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's FWD system.
The 18's 1565 cc (95.5 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 5500 rpm.
The Renault 18 produces torque measuring 133 lb-ft (180.3 Nm) @ 2500 rpm.
The 18 weighs around 1040 kg (2292 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 120.1 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 127.8 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Renault 18 1.6 Turbo - [1980] has a top speed of 121 mph (194.7 kph)
This 18 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 10.00 seconds or 0-100kph in 10.3s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.83 seconds with a trap speed of 83.6 mph.
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