RENAULT Vel Satis · 2.0 Turbo 16V Expression · Hatchback · 2003 ‐ 2005

In 2003 Renault launched production of autos type Vel Satis, modification 2.0 Turbo 16V Expression and closed it in 2005. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4.9 meters, weight 1.7 tons and is assigned to fit 5 men including the driver.

«Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo 16V Expression» auto with a 5-speed automatic transmission is connected to the front wheels. This auto can speed up for 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 205 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum output of 165 horsepower at 5000 rpm.

Gas tank volume of this automobile is 80 liters of petrol, therefore when intermediate fuel consumption is 10.2 liters per 100 km (7.7 l on the track, 14.5 liters in the city), accordingly let you drive roughly 785 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the underframe through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next measure - 225/55WR17.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Vel Satis received the maximum number of stars - five, which indicates that it is a highly safe car. In addition to passive safety (driver, head/curtain, side, passenger airbags), it is also has dynamic systems of safety such as Traction control, ESP, Brake assistant, EBD, ABS.