RENAULT Megane · 1.6 16V Expression Basis · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2005

Production modification 1.6 16V Expression Basis of car models Megane was launched in 2002 by Renault, and finished in 2005. The weight of the car is 1.2 tons and a length of 4.2 m, It is formed as hatchback with five doors, and may be placed in a 5 people with a driver.

«Megane 1.6 16V Expression Basis» vehicle with a 5-speed manual transmission is fitted to the front wheels. This auto can speed up for 10.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 192 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a max output of 115 hp at 6000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 8.8 liters in the city mode of driving, on the track 5.7 liters, and the average fuel consumption is 6.8 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 60 liters of petrol, what allow you to go roughly 883 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following size - 195/65R15.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane received the maximum quantity of stars - 5, which means that it is a very safe car. In addition to active safety features (ABS, Brake assistant, EBD), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, driver, head/curtain, side airbags).