Renault K-Type engine

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Renault K-Type engine
Manufacturer Renault
Production: –

The K-Type was a straight-4 automobile engine from Renault.

[edit] KxJ

The KxJ displaces 1.4 L.

Applications:

[edit] K7M

1598cc or 1.6L featuring SPi Fuel injection and EGR emmsion control system fitted.


Displacement (cc) 1598 Bore x stroke (mm) 79.5 x 80.5 Number of cylinders 4 Compression Ratio 9.5:1 Total number of valves 8 Max. power kW (hp) 64kW (90hp) Max. engine speed (rpm) 5500 Max. torque (N.m) 128Nm Type of fuel injection MPi Fuel type petrol Catalytic converter present


K7M engines tend to suffer quite badly from head gasket failure but are otherwise very tough and powerful engines. K7M engines have single point injection and not multi point injection.

MK2 phase1 Clio with K7M:-
0-60mph - 10 seconds.
top speed - 112mph.
MPG:-
official - 37mpg.
motorway cruising at 50mph - 50mpg.
motorway cruising at 60mph - 42mpg.

other information
oil capacity - 3.5 litres. (recommended 15/40 - 8mm square drain plug key required)


Applications