Renault K-Type engine
| Renault K-Type engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | – |
The K-Type was a straight-4 automobile engine from Renault.
KxJ
The KxJ displaces 1.4 L. - evolution from Renault Energy E7J 1.4 8v
Applications:
- 1997–2001 Renault Clio
- 2004–present Dacia Logan
- 2008–present Dacia Sandero[1]
K7M
1598cc or 1.6L featuring SPi Fuel injection and EGR emmsion control system fitted.
Displacement (cc) 1598
Bore x stroke (mm) 79.5 x 80.5
Number of cylinders 4
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Total number of valves 8
Max. power kW (hp) 64kW (87hp-90hp)
Max. engine speed (rpm) 5500
Max. torque (N.m) 128Nm
Type of fuel injection MPi
Fuel type petrol
Catalytic converter present
K7M engines tend to suffer quite badly from head gasket failure but are otherwise very tough and powerful engines.
MK2 phase1 Clio with K7M 744/745:-
0-60mph - 10 seconds.
top speed - 112mph.
MPG:-
official - 37mpg.
motorway cruising at 50mph - 50mpg.
motorway cruising at 60mph - 42mpg.
other information
oil capacity - 3.5 litres. (recommended 15/40 - 8mm square drain plug key required)
Applications
- K7M 702/703 66KW (90hp) 5000rpm 1995–1999 Renault Megane
- K7M 702/703 66KW (90hp) 5000rpm 1996–1999 Renault Megane Scenic
- K7M 720 55KW (75hp) 5000rpm 1995–1999 Renault Megane
- K7M 720 55KW (75hp) 5000rpm 1996–1999 Renault Megane Scenic
- K7M 790 66KW (90hp) 5000rpm 1996–1999 Renault Megane
- K7M 744/745 66KW (90hp)5250rpm 1998–2003 Renault ClioII / Clio Campus
- K7M 710 64KW(87hp)5500rpm 2004–present Dacia Logan
- 2008–present Dacia Sandero[1]