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GBEngine
Straight 6
Straight 6
Type
Fixed-head coupé
Fixed-head coupé
Displacement
557 cu in
557 cu in
Doors
2
2
Maximum torque
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Seats
1/2
1/2
Wheel Drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Luggage Space
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Transmission
3, Manual
3, Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Power-to-weight
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Kerb weight
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safety rating:
NCAP
NCAP
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fuel efficiency
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CO2 emissions
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Displacement
557 cu in
557 cu in
max power
40 hp
40 hp
acceleration 0-100 km/h
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top speed
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price
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loan
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ownership cost:
annual
annual
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insurance
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Fuel
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service
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tyres
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about this car
The 1926 40CV was a car built by Renault to beat Bentley's 24-hour world speed record, which had already belonged to Renault. The new version of the 40CV set ot for the high-speed banked circuit at Montlhéry. During the 24 hours Garfield, Plessier and Guillon covered 4,167.578km at an average speed of 173.649 km/h.
With the 40CV the drivers broke the 1000 and 2000 mile, as well as the 2000, 3000 and 4000km records.
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