Renault Cléon-Alu engine | |
Block: | Aluminium alloy |
Head: | Aluminium alloy |
Configuration: | Inline 4 |
Valvetrain: | OHV 2 valves x cyl. |
Successor: | Renault F-Type engine |
Manufacturer: | Renault |
Production: | 1960 - 1986? |
Coolingsystem: | Water cooled |
Fuelsystem: | Carburetor Fuel injection |
Fueltype: | Gasoline |
Turbocharger: | In some sports versions |
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The Cléon-Alu engine, also known under the code "A engine" or "A-Type" (A for aluminium) is an automotive gasoline internal combustion engine, developed and produced by Renault in 1960. A four-stroke inline four-cylinder design with aluminium-alloy block and cylinder head, it was water cooled, with a five main bearing crankshaft and a side-mounted chain-driven camshaft operating eight overhead valves via pushrods and rockers. It made its debut appearance on the Renault 16.[1] [2]
The AxK displaces 1470cc from a bore and stroke of 76x.Applications:
The AxL displaces 1.6 L, from either 1565cc, 1596cc, or 1605cc. All of these variants share an 842NaN2 stroke, with bores of 77,.
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The AxM displaces 1647cc from a bore and stroke of 79x. It was originally known as the type 841 or 843, depending on output. Often used as a designator for the Renault R17 Gordini sub-model in the USA market 843/13., Compression Ratio 9.25:1 with Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection and standard distributor with points/condenser for timing.