RENAULT Safrane · RXT 2.2 dT · Hatchback · 1999 ‐ 2000

Production modification RXT 2.2 dT of car models Safrane was launched in 1999 by Renault, and lasted until 2000. The weight of the car is 1.6 tons and a length of 4.8 m, It is shaped as hatchback with five doors, and can be placed in a 5 person including the driver.

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

Gas tank volume of this car is 80 l of diesel, thus when normal fuel consumption is 7.2 l per 100 km (5.7 liters on the highway, 9.9 liters in the city), accordingly allows drive approximately 1112 km without refueling.

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

Renault Safrane is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. In addition to active safety (ABS), it is also has passive safety (side, passenger, driver airbags).