Renault Cléon-Alu engine
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.
| Renault Cléon-Alu engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | 1960–1986? |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Inline 4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L (1,470 cc) 1.6 L (1,565 cc) 1.6 L (1,596 cc) 1.6 L (1,605 cc) 1.6 L (1,647 cc) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium alloy |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | OHV 2 valves x cyl. |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | In some sports versions |
| Fuel system | Carburetor Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Renault F-Type engine |
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