RENAULT Clio · 1.2 16V Expression · Hatchback · 2001 ‐ 2003

Renault launched production in 2001 of cars model Clio, modification 1.2 16V Expression and closed it in 2003. The weight of the car is 0.9 tons and a length of 3.8 m, It is shaped as hatchback with three doors, and may be fit in 5 men including the driver.

«Clio 1.2 16V Expression» automobile with a 5-speed manual transmission is connected to the front wheels. This automobile can be accelerated for 13 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 170 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 75 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 7.8 liters in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 4.9 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 50 liters of petrol, what provides to drive approximately 848 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 259 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension «Transverse arms, independent, » and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next measure - 175/65R14.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Clio received the many number of stars - four, indicating that it is a reasonably safe car. In addition to passive safety features (passenger, driver, side airbags), it is also has dynamic safety such as EBD, ABS, Brake assistant.