RENAULT Megane · 1.4 16V Authentique Basis · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2006

Manufacturing modification 1.4 16V Authentique Basis of car models Megane was started in 2002 by Renault, and lasted until 2006. The weight of the car is 1.1 tn and a length of 4.2 m, It is formed as hatchback with three doors, and may be placed in a 5 men with a driver.

«Megane 1.4 16V Authentique Basis» have a front wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gear shift. This auto can be accelerated for 12.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 183 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak power of 98 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 9.1 l in the city driving mode, on the suburban 5.4 l, and the normal fuel rate is 6.7 l per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 60 liters of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 896 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 260 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 195/65R15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane received the maximal number of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a very safe automobile. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (Brake assistant, EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety features (passenger, side, driver, head/curtain airbags).