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Renault 12

1969 Renault 12 TL
1969 Renault 12 TL. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Renault built the 12 in 1969–1980. Autoknowtive’s catalog has one: the 1969 Renault 12 TL. Sold new in North America and Europe.

Built
1969–1980
Brand from
France
Sold new in
North America and Europe
In the catalog
1 car

How it changed

The most powerful here is the 1969 Renault 12 TL at 60 hp (45 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1969 Renault 12 TL, in 14.2 s.

Every 12 in the catalog

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
1969 12 TL60 hp (45 kW)67 lb-ft (91 Nm)14.2 s92 mph (148 km/h)920 kg (2,028 lb)1.3 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive4-speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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