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The Renault 12 Gordini R1173

                                  

                                                    

 

 

Engine Type 807-20

4 cylinders in line,4 stroke, mounted in front of the front axle.% bearing crankshaft .Side mounted roller chain driven cam. overhead valves set in V shape with pushrods, tappets and rocker arms. Aluminium block with removable wet cylinder liners

 

Capacity 1565
Bore and stroke 77x84
Compression ratio 10.25:1
Power 125bhp  SAE at  6250 rpm
Torque SAE 108 ft /lbs at 4500 rpm
Carbs twin weber 45 DCOE 38/39
   
   
   
   

Clutch

Single dry plate .Diaphragm spring type. Friction disc with torsion hub damper Ball bearing thrust. Diameter 145 in 215 outer

Transmission

   
   

 

Brakes

Four wheel disc brakes .dual hydraulics, servo assisted with limiter on rear line. Handbrake mechanical through cables to rear wheels

Front discs Vented diameter
Rear discs non vented  diameret

 

Tyres

155x330 Rims 5.5j x13ins

 

 

Suspension

 

Front independent ,coil springs ,telescopic hydraulic  shock absorbers, anti role bar.
Rear  Pressed steel axle at rear with coil springs  2 longitudinal tie rods and acentre triangle. Hydraulic shock absorbers . Anti roll bars a

 

Steering

Type Rack and pinion
Ratio 15.5:1
Turns lock to lock 2.6

 

Dimensions

 

   
   
   
   
   
   

 

Capacities

   
   

Production Numbers

1970 65
1971 2225
1972 1743
1973 884
1874 271
Total 5188

Colours

 

1970-1971
418 French racing Blue
355 White
645 Gray
446 Light blue
717 Red
340 Cream
942 Dark green
946 Green
386 Belgian racing Yellow
686 Metallic Gray
442 Metallic Blue
 

1972 onwards
418 French racing  Blue
355 White
733 Red
386 Belgian  racing Yellow

 

 

 

 

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