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1978 Renault 17 5MT

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1978 Renault 17 – front Unverified
Photo: 1972 Renault 17TS in Yellow, front right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 17 (1971–1979); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1972 Renault 17TS in Yellow, front right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Renault 17 TS - avant by Kev22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Renault 17 at Schaffen-Diest in 2015 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1972 Renault 17TS in Yellow, rear left (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Renault 17 TS - arrière by Kev22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1978 Renault 17 5MT is a 95-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.

It makes 95 horsepower.

The 17 measures 167.5 inches long on a 96.1-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.6L Inline-4
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower95 hp
Injection Typecarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions & Weight
Length167.5 in
Width64.6 in
Height51.6 in
Wheelbase96.1 in

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Renault 17.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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