This 1.6 MT (90 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Classic sedan, which was produced by Renault from 1995 to 1999. In addition to this engine, 7 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.2litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60litre |
| Cruising range | from 620 to 1 020km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 174km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.5second |
| Displacement | 1598cm3 |
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| Engine power | 90bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 137Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 79.5mm |
| Stroke | 80.5mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4399mm |
| Width | 1699mm |
| Height | 1420mm |
| Wheelbase | 2581mm |
| Front track | 1450mm |
| Rear track | 1420mm |
| Ground clearance | 119mm |
| Kerb weight | 1150kg |
| Gross weight | 1645kg |
| Displacement | 495kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 510litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 510litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Wishbone, Dampers, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion, Trailing arms, Dampers |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 11.5 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 7.1 litres / 100km |
| Average | 8.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.