Renault 5 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Renault 5 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 14.5 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4933 rpm
    • Average torque: 95 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 778 kg / 1715 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1138 kg / 2509 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

Gearbox types in 1972 Renault 5 through generations

  • 1.1 —5 MT (80 Nm)
  • 1.4 i —5 MT (102 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —5 MT (102 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 i 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 D 5 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.1 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 1.4 i 5 MT—4750 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.1 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 69%
    1.4 Alpine Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.4 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4750 rpm. 96%
    1.6 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.1
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 Alpine Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.4 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%