RENAULT Safrane · RXE 2.2 dT · Hatchback · 1996 ‐ 2000

Production modification RXE 2.2 dT of car models Safrane was started in 1996 by Renault, and closed in 2000. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 1.6 tons and is assigned to fit 5 person including the driver.

«Safrane RXE 2.2 dT» is a front-wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gear shift. This auto can be accelerated for 13.2 s to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 192 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «indirect injection system», which produce a peak output of 115 hp at 4300 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this car is 80 liters of diesel, thus when mixed fuel consumption is 7.2 l per 100 km (5.7 l on the suburban, 9.9 liters in the urban), accordingly let you drive nearly 1112 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 265 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following measure - 195/65HR15.

Renault Safrane is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. In addition to passive systems of safety (driver, passenger, side airbags), it is also equipped with active safety such as ABS.