RENAULT Grand Espace · Etoile 2.2 dT · Minivan · 1999 ‐ 2000

Production modification Etoile 2.2 dT of auto models Grand Espace was launched in 1999 by Renault, and closed in 2000. The weight of the car is 1.6 tons and a length of 4.8 m, It is shaped as minivan with 5 doors, and can be fit in 7 person including the driver.

«Grand Espace Etoile 2.2 dT» have a front-wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox. 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with «indirect injection system» can generate output 115 hp at 4500 rmp, allowing you to speed up the car for 14.8 seconds to 100 km/h and achieve top speed of 178 km/h.

Fuel rate is 10.6 l in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 6.5 l, and the average fuel consumption is 8 liters per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 76 liters of diesel, what provides to go about 950 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have drums, 229 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next measure - 215/65R15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Grand Espace gained the many number of stars - four, indicating that it is a reasonably safe automobile. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (ABS), it is also has passive safety (passenger, side, driver airbags).