RENAULT Megane · Elysee 1.9 D · Hatchback · 1998 ‐ 1999

Production modification Elysee 1.9 D of auto models Megane was launched in 1998 by Renault, and closed in 1999. This auto has 5 doors, the body is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.1 tons and length 4.1 meters, that allows a seat 5 people in sum.

«Megane Elysee 1.9 D» is a front-wheel drive auto with a 5-speed manual transmission. This car can be accelerated for 16.5 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 160 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «indirect injection fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 65 horsepower at 4500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 8.6 l in the urban mode of driving, on the track 5.3 liters, and the normal fuel rate is 6.5 l per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 liters of diesel, what allow you to drive approximately 924 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this auto have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have drums brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension type «Semi-independent, » and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 175/70R13.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane gained the lot number of stars - 4, which means that it is a reasonably safe auto. This auto has passive safety systems (driver airbags), however there is no active systems of safety.