Renault 16
| Renault 16 | |
|---|---|
1972 Renault 16 TL | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault R16 |
| Production | 1965–1980 1,845,959 built |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Gaston Juchet |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FMF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Left: 2,720 mm (107.1 in) Right: 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,240 mm (166.9 in) |
| Width | 1,628 mm (64.1 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 980–1,060 kg (2,161–2,337 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Frégate |
| Successor | Renault 20 Renault 18 |
The Renault 16 (R16) is a large family car which was manufactured and marketed over a single generation by French automaker Renault between 1965 and 1980 in Le Havre, France. A five-door hatchback, the 16 was the first French car to win of the European Car of the Year award.