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"Le Car" and Deluxe

(1981)

For 1981      Renault Le Car is available in  3-door and 5-door hatchback bodystyle. The 3-door Le Car may be ordered in either a Base or Deluxe model while the 5-door is only available in the Deluxe version.

 
Technical Specifications

Engine

Displacement
Bore / Stroke
Compression ratio

 

4 cylinders in line. Water coold, front-mounted behind the Drive wheels

85.25cu. in. 1397 cc (1.4Liter)
2.874 in. / 3.031 in. (73 X 77 mm)
 8.8:1

Fuel requirement

USA/premium (94Avg.octane)

Catalyst / unleaded (87 Avg. octane)
Electrical system:

Rated voltage / 12v

Battery /45amp.hrs.

Ignition /breakerless electronic
Gear: 4-speed manual / 1 reverse
Brakes:

Dual hydraulic, Girling, Self-adjusting brakes.

Bendix Vacuum power booster (GTL Deluxe only)
Front : discs
Rear : drums, load sensitive pressure limiting valve.
Mechanical parking breake
Suspension:

Front: Independent with unequal length control arms, torsion bars, double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.

Rear: ndependent with trailing arms, torsion bars, double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
Steering: Turning circle (between curbs) : 32.0ft (9.74)
Steering turns, lock to lock : 3.75
Tires: 145SRx13 Steel-belted Michelin XZX radials

Capacities:

Cargo volume 9.5cu (270dm3) / rear seat folded 31.5 cu (900dm3)

Fuel tank  / 10 gallons U.S. (38 liters)

Performance

NA

 Fuel consumption, EPA

39mpg - Highway (California 40mpg)

 

FEATURES

Le Car

Deluxe

"Tilt-away" bucket seats in grained vinyl

4.5" semi-styled wheels

Flow-through ventilation

Side window defoggers

Full undercoating

Rust-resistant coating

Fold down rear seat

Front door armrests with integral map pockets

Radio console and mini console

Vinyl floor covering

Passenger side visor vanity mirror

Bright drip rail and rocker panel moldings

Rectangular head-lamps

5 mph black fiberglass bumpers

Inside hood realese

Two courtesy lights

Passenger side rear seat ashtray

for 81 on Le Car baseBlack rally stripes with integral "Le Car" name

for 81 on Le Car base std Rear window defogger

Power front disc brakes

Extra quiet insulation package

for 81 Reclining bucket seats in cloth or grained vinyl upholstery

Day/Night mirror

Cigarette lighter

Swing-out rear quarter windows

Full carpeting

Removable Carpeted  rear panel shelf

Soft feel steering wheel

Soft instrument panel overlay

Grained vinyl gear shift boot

Passenger assist handles with coat hooks

Below dash parcel shelf

Bright grille modings

Back light molding

Bodyside scuff moldings

Deluxe chrome trim rings

Deluxe rally stripes

OPTIONS factory installed  (O)

 

 
Tinted glass

(O)

(O)

Rear window wiper / washer

NA

(O)

for 81 Sun roof available on Le Car base

(O)

(O)

Metallic clearcoat paint

NA

(O)

Air conditioning system

NA

(O)

+ accessories

 

 

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