RENAULT Espace · 3.0 dCi V6 24V Initiale · Minivan · 2002 ‐ 2006

Renault launched production in 2002 of cars model Espace, modification 3.0 dCi V6 24V Initiale and finished it in 2006. The weight of the car is 1.8 tons and a length of 4.7 m, It is shaped as minivan with five doors, and can be placed in a 6 men including the driver.

«Espace 3.0 dCi V6 24V Initiale» is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 6-cylinders diesel motor engine with «common rail fuel system» can generate power 180 hp at 4400 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the auto for 10.9 seconds to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 205 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 13.3 l in the urban driving mode, on the highway 7.4 l, and the average fuel rate is 9.5 liters per 100 km. Tank capacity is 83 liters of diesel, what allow you to go roughly 874 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 225/55R17.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Espace got the maximum number of stars - 5, indicating that it is a perfect safe automobile. In addition to active safety features (ESP, ABS, Traction control, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety (driver, passenger, side, head/curtain airbags).