RENAULT Vel Satis · 2.2 dCi 16V Initiale · Hatchback · 2003 ‐ 2005

Renault began production in 2003 of cars type Vel Satis, modification 2.2 dCi 16V Initiale and terminated it in 2005. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4.9 meters, weight 1.6 tons and is assigned to fit 5 person including the driver.

«Vel Satis 2.2 dCi 16V Initiale» vehicle with a 6-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front-wheels. The 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with «common rail fuel system» can generate output 150 horsepower at 4000 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the car for 10.9 s to 100 km/h and obtain top speed of 200 km/h.

Fuel tank capacity of this automobile is 80 liters of diesel, so when medium fuel rate is 7.1 liters per 100 km (5.9 liters on the track, 9.2 liters in the city), accordingly allows to go approximately 1127 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 225/55WR17.

In conformity with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Vel Satis gained the higher quantity of stars - five, indicating that it is a highly safe automobile. In addition to dynamic safety systems (Traction control, ABS, ESP, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also equipped with passive systems of safety (passenger, side, driver, head/curtain airbags).