Renault 5 Alpine Atmo

Renault 5 Alpine Atmo
Model:	Renault 5 Alpine Atmo
Model Years:	1977-82
Oval Plate Number:	1223
Engine Size:	1397cc
Engine Type Code:
Gearbox Type Code:	384
Power:	93bhp at 6400rpm
Torque:	116Nm at 6400rpm
0-60mph:	10.1seconds
Combined mpg:	26.4
Top Speed:	112mph
Weight:	850kg
Number Built:

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 Gordini and is often referred to as the Alpine "Atmo" for Atmospheric, to differentiate it from the Renault 5 Alpine Turbo.

Contents 1 Additional Specifications 2 Mechanical 3 Braking, Suspension and Steering 4 Electrical, Capacities and Performance 5 Production Numbers 6 List of Renault 5 Alpine Atmos in the Register

Additional Specifications

Kerb weight	1874 lbs
Gross vehicle weight	2756 lbs
Towing weight (braked)	1378 lbs
Towing weight (unbraked)	937 lbs
Luggage boot capacity	8 cu.ft. to 32 cu ft.

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
Bore/Stroke	76 x 77mm
Compression ratio	10:1
Maximum power (DIN)	93bhp@6400rpm
Maximum torque (DIN)	11.8 mkg@6400rpm

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.

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
Number of wheel turns lock-to-lock	4
Turning circle between kerbs	32 ft

Tyres: 155/70 SR 13

Electrical, Capacities and Performance

Battery: 12v, 220/44 Ah Alternator: 50 A

Capacities:

Petrol tank	8.4 gal (38l itres)
Cooling system	11.1 pt (6.3 litres)
Engine oil	5.3 pt (3.0 litres)
Gearbox oil	3.0 pt (1.7 litres)

Maximum speed: 112 mph

Fuel Consumption:

At a steady speed of 56 mph (90 km/h): 50.4 mpg (5.6 l/100km)

At a steady speed of 75 mph (120 km/h): 35.3 mpg (8.0 l/100km)

Urban cycle: 26.4 mpg (10.7 l/100km)

Production Numbers

List of Renault 5 Alpine Atmos in the Register

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Registration Mark (Click to view registry entry)	Main Photo	Colour	Year	Country Registered In	Current Status
EBay Item 330125746121		Red	19811981	France	Unknown
Renault 5 Alpine Atmo
Renault 5 Gordini Atmo