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Renault 12 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1969–1980) — First Generation

The first-generation Renault 12 was a practical family car offered as a sedan and a five-door estate, built around simple mechanicals and roomy, useful interior space.

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Renault 12 Engines and Transmissions

The Renault 12 engine range centred on modest four-cylinder gasoline units, such as the 1.6 MT sedan with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. That layout keeps the powertrain compact, frees cabin space, and gives steady pulling power at low revs rather than outright speed.

Sedan — Renault 12 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Renault 12 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1280 cm³60 hp44 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1298 cm³50 hp37 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1337 cm³54 hp40 kWManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1565 cm³113 hp83 kWManualFWD

Estate 5-door — Renault 12 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Renault 12 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1280 cm³60 hp44 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1298 cm³50 hp37 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1337 cm³54 hp40 kWManualFWD

Renault 12 Dimensions

Sedan — Renault 12 Dimensions

Sedan Renault 12 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4348 mm1638 mm1438 mm2438 mm108 mm
1.3 MT4348 mm1638 mm1438 mm2438 mm108 mm
1.3 MT4348 mm1638 mm1438 mm2438 mm108 mm
1.6 MT4348 mm1638 mm1438 mm2438 mm108 mm

Estate 5-door — Renault 12 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Renault 12 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4407 mm1638 mm1454 mm2438 mm108 mm
1.3 MT4407 mm1638 mm1454 mm2438 mm108 mm
1.3 MT4407 mm1638 mm1454 mm2438 mm108 mm