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Renault 16 I 1.65 TL Hatchback

49 kW67 PS66 hp1976–1980

petrol · 4-speed manual · Hatchback

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Power
49 kW 67 PS · 66 hp
0–100 km/h
18.5 s
Kerb weight
1,020 kg
Top speed
152 km/h

A 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 49 kW (67 PS) powers the Renault 16 I 1.6 1.65 TL hatchback. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the 16 I 1.6 1.65 TL's drive to the front wheels.

Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 23% up on the entry 1.5 (GL, Super, L) (40 kW), 19 kW below the 1.6 1.65 TX (68 kW). According to our catalog data, the 16 I 1.6 1.65 TL needs 18.5 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 152 km/h, weighs 1,020 kg and offers 65 PS per tonne.

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,240 mmLength 13 ft 11 in1,450 mm4 ft 9 inWidth 1,628 mmWidth 5 ft 4 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement1,647 cm³ 1.6 l · 101 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power49 kW 67 PS · 66 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears4
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h18.5 s 0–62 mph
    Top speed152 km/h 94 mph

    Dimensions and weight

    Kerb weight1,020 kg 2,249 lb

    Production

    Body typeHatchback
    Years1976–1980
    Generation16 I (1965–1980)

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    • Autozeitung - Kaufberatung Renault 16 Tl Bilder Technische Daten 66693

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