This is the Renault 5 Gordini Atmo Register. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the list of cars in this Register.
This car was launched in 1976, and was powered by a 1397cc overhead camshaft engine. The engine was special as it had a high compression ratio (10:1), hemispherical combustion chambers and a crossflow head.
This car is identical mechanically to the Renault 5 Alpine and is often referred to as the Gordini "Atmo" for Atmospheric, to differentiate it from the Renault 5 Gordini Turbo.
[edit] Specifications
| Kerb weight | 1874 lbs
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| Gross vehicle weight | 2756 lbs
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| Towing weight (braked) | 1378 lbs
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| Towing weight (unbraked) | 937 lbs
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| Luggage boot capacity | 8 cu.ft. to 32 cu ft.
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[edit] Mechanical
Engine: 4 vertical in-line cylinders, placed aft of front axle. Cast iron block, removable wet liners, large diameter crankshaft with 5 bearings. Lateral camshaft, chain driven. Hemispheric cylinder head in light alloy, overhead valves inclined to form a V, controlled by push-rod and rockers. Pressure lubrication by gear pump, cooling by sealed system, pump, thermostat, expansion bottle wth visible level and electric fan operation controlled by thermoswitch. Weber 32 DIR twin-choke carburettor.
| Capacity | 1397cc
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| Bore/Stroke | 76 x 77mm
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| Compression ratio | 10:1
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| Maximum power (DIN) | 93bhp@6400rpm
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| Maximum torque (DIN) | 11.8 mkg@6400rpm
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Gearbox: Five speeds, all synchromesh with floor gear change. Single disc clutch on hub with torque damper, diaphragm type spring, mechanical control, guided ball bearing type thrust pad. Gearbox/drive casing in light alloy. Transmission to wheels by two drive shafts, each having two constant velocity joints.
[edit] Braking, Suspension and Steering
Braking System: Discs at front, drums at rear. Control by dual-circuit hydraulic system including a pressure limiter sensitive to load to avoid rear wheel lock, and servo assistance. Mechanical handbrake with lever between the front seats and acting on the rear wheels.
Suspension: Front: longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic hydraulic shock-absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Rear: transverse torsion bars, telescopic hydraulic shock-absorbers. Anti-roll bar.
Steering: Rack and pinion
| Reduction ratio | 21.75:1
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| Number of wheel turns lock-to-lock | 4
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| Turning circle between kerbs | 32 ft
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Tyres: 155/70 SR 13
[edit] Electrical, Capacities and Performance
Battery: 12v, 220/44 Ah Alternator: 50 A
Capacities:
| Petrol tank | 8.4 gal (38l itres)
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| Cooling system | 11.1 pt (6.3 litres)
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| Engine oil | 5.3 pt (3.0 litres)
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| Gearbox oil | 3.0 pt (1.7 litres)
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Maximum speed: 112 mph
Fuel Consumption:
| At a steady speed of 56 mph (90 km/h): 50.4 mpg (5.6 l/100km)
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| At a steady speed of 75 mph (120 km/h): 35.3 mpg (8.0 l/100km)
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| Urban cycle: 26.4 mpg (10.7 l/100km)
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[edit] Production Numbers
3399 Renault 5 Gordini's were registered during their production run (1979 to 1982).
As of the beginning of 2007, 25 of these are still registered with the DVLA. 6 of these are taxed, the rest are declared SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notice)
Articles in category "Gordini Atmo Register"
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