Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
After switching to Formula 1 and winning the 1978 LeMans race, Renault launched the facelift for its flagship, the 30. It was fitted with better engines and transmissions.
The Renault 30 was the first car built by Renault to feature an engine with more than 4 cylinders under the hood, after WWII. The state-owned French company took care of building accessible cars for French people and only after that it started to look more for the export markets.
The Cibie four-round headlamps and the black grille were one of the key design elements of the R30 when compared with its cheaper brother, the R20, which had the same bodywork but square headlights. There were new door handles, flush to the bodywork and that enhanced the look of the car. A wider choice of alloy-wheels was available. The car still featured steel bumper, both front, and rear, but with the addition of rubber strips.
Inside, the car was modernized. It could feature a Philips stereo-radio, a power-sunroof, power-windows and locks. The large front seats and the big space for the rear bench made the car very comfortable for long journeys.
The Renault 30 featured either a fuel-injected V6 engine or a 2.1-liter diesel. A 5-speed gearbox was fitted as standard and a 3-speed auto was available at extra cost for the gasoline version only. The four-wheel independent suspension enhanced the comfort and the cornering speed, while the disc-brakes all-around ensured a shorter stopping distance.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 3AT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 91.9 KW @ 5000 RPM 125 HP @ 5000 RPM 123 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 204 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 3AT (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 96.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 131 HP @ 5500 RPM 129 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 203 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 3AT (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 105.1 KW @ 5500 RPM 143 HP @ 5500 RPM 141 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 219 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 4MT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 91.9 KW @ 5000 RPM 125 HP @ 5000 RPM 123 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 204 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 4MT (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 96.3 KW @ - RPM 131 HP @ - RPM 129 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ - RPM 203 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836.1 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 273.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 5MT (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 105.1 KW @ 5500 RPM 143 HP @ 5500 RPM 141 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 219 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1td 5MT (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 64.7 KW @ 4250 RPM 88 HP @ 4250 RPM 87 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 182 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.7 gallons (67.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2771.2 lbs (1257 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3648.7 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196.1 g/km |