Renault 16

Renault 16
1972 Renault 16 TL
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Also calledRenault R16
Production1965–1980
1,845,959 built
Assembly
DesignerGaston Juchet
Body and chassis
ClassLarge family car (D)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFMF layout
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
WheelbaseLeft: 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Right: 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,240 mm (166.9 in)
Width1,628 mm (64.1 in)
Height1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight980 kg (2,160 lb)-1,060 kg (2,340 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorRenault Frégate
SuccessorRenault 20
Renault 18

The Renault 16 (R16) is a large family car hatchback manufactured and marketed over a single generation by French automaker Renault between 1965 and 1980 in Le Havre, France and widely noted as the first French winner of the European Car of the Year award.