RENAULT Vel Satis · 3.0 dCi 24V Initiale · Hatchback · 2005 ‐ 2006

Production modification 3.0 dCi 24V Initiale of automobile models Vel Satis was started in 2005 by Renault, and closed in 2006. This auto has 5 doors, the body chassis is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.7 tons and length 4.9 meters, that allows a seat 5 people total.

«Vel Satis 3.0 dCi 24V Initiale» automobile with a 5-speed automatic gearbox is fitted to the front-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 10.5 s to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 210 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail system», which produce a peak output of 180 hp at 4400 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 80 l of diesel, thereby when normal fuel rate is 8.7 liters per 100 km (6.8 liters on the track, 12 liters in the urban), what allow you drive about 920 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following measure - 245/45WR18.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Vel Satis got the higher number of stars - 5, which means that it is a perfect safe car. In addition to active safety (ESP, Brake assistant, Traction control, EBD, ABS), it is also has passive safety features (head/curtain, passenger, driver, side airbags).