Renault Samsung SM3 SM3 I (N17)
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Renault Samsung - SM3 I (N17)

Details-
BrandRenault Samsung
ModelSM3
GenerationSM3 I (N17)
Modification1.5 i 16V (100 Hp)
Start Of Production2002
End Of Production2006

Performance

The SM3 is a reliable car with a top speed of 184 km/h, making it suitable for daily driving and occasional highway cruising.

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Rating
Max Speed184 km/h 114.33 mph

Body & Dimensions

The SM3 is a compact sedan with a length of 4.51 meters, width of 1.71 meters, and height of 1.44 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.54 meters and a front and rear track of 1.49 meters and 1.47 meters respectively. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4510 mm 177.56 in.
Width1705 mm 67.13 in.
Height1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase2535 mm 99.8 in.
Front Track1490 mm 58.66 in.
Rear Track1470 mm 57.87 in.

Fuel Consumption

The SM3 is a petrol-powered car, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience. With its petrol engine, it provides a smooth and quiet ride, making it suitable for daily commutes and short road trips.

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Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The SM3 is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 100 horsepower and 136 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and features a spring strut front suspension and coil spring rear suspension.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power100 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre66.8 Hp/l
Torque136 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 100.31 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeQG15DE
Engine Displacement1497 cm3 91.35 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore73.6 mm 2.9 in.
Piston Stroke88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression Ratio9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity2.9 l 3.06 US qt | 2.55 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-30, 10W-40 / ACEA A2
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionSpring Strut
Rear SuspensionCoil spring

Brakes

The car is a SM3 model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. It has a steering rack and pinion steering type. The tire size is 175/70 R14 and the wheel rim size is 14 inches.

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Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Tires Size175/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size14

Weight & Capacity

The car boasts a lightweight design, with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.6 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.5 kg/Nm. It offers a spacious trunk with 460 l of cargo space and a fuel tank capacity of 50 l.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8.5 kg/Nm, 117.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1160 kg 2557.36 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Renault Samsung - SM3 I (N17)

The length of the SM3 is 4.51 meters or 177.56 inches.

The SM3 has 5 seats.

The wheelbase of the SM3 is 2.54 meters or 99.8 inches.

The top speed of the SM3 is 184 km/h or 114.33 mph.

Yes, the SM3 is suitable for highway driving with its top speed of 184 km/h.

The model of the car is SM3.

Petrol (Gasoline)

While it can handle short road trips, the SM3 is more suited for daily commutes and city driving.

The engine displacement of the SM3 is 1497 cm3 or 91.35 cu. in.

The SM3 uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel injection system.

The SM3 is a front-wheel drive car.

It has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.

It has a steering rack and pinion steering type.

The tire size is 175/70 R14 and the wheel rim size is 14 inches.

The SM3 is available in both petrol and diesel variants.

Yes, the SM3 is available in automatic transmission.

The SM3 has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.

The kerb weight of the car is 1160 kg (2557.36 lbs).

The minimum trunk space is 460 l (16.24 cu. ft).

The fuel tank capacity is 50 l (13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal).