RENAULT Megane · RT 1.6e · Hatchback · 1996 ‐ 1999

Production modification RT 1.6e of auto models Megane was started in 1996 by Renault, and lasted until 1999. In this auto can sit 5 person total, it has the body type of a hatchback with five doors, and length 4.1 meters, weight 1.1 tons.

«Megane RT 1.6e» is a front-wheel drive car with a 4-speed automatic gear shift. This automobile can speed up for 13.7 s to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 170 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a max output of 90 hp at 5000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 11.7 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 6.5 l, and the average fuel rate is 8.5 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 60 liters of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 706 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this car have disks brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and attached to the underframe using suspension «Semi-independent, » and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the following size - 175/70R13.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane received the many quantity of stars - four, indicating that it is a well safe auto. Furthermore to active safety (ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (driver airbags).