1976 Renault 12 Auto
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1971 Renault 12 TL Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Renault 12 TL by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 Renault 12 TL by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault 12 profil by A1AA1A, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1971 Renault 12 TL Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Renault 12 Auto is a 72-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 72 horsepower.
The 12 measures 171.1 inches long on a 96.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 72 hp |
| Injection Type | carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.1 in |
| Width | 63.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 Renault 12 Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1976 Renault 12. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 12, 1978 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS". DUE TO GUMMING DURING OCEAN SHIPMENT, SOME THROTTLES MAY FAIL TO FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. N OR RETURN WITHIN THE REQUIRED ONE SECOND INTERVAL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING TO IMPROVE THROTTLE CONTROL RESPONSE.
NHTSA campaign 78V263000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 RENAULT 12. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.