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Renault 21 Hatchback (L48)

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Engine versions

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8 versions · 5 Gasoline · 3 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.7 i (95 KM) Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1989–1994
1.9 D (65 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 65 KM 1989–1994
2.0 i (105 KM) Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1988–1994
2.0 i Turbo (162 KM) Selected Gasoline 162 KM 1989–1994
2.0 i Turbo (162 KM) 4x4 Selected Gasoline 162 KM 1989–1994
2.1 D (70 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 70 KM 1989–1994
2.1 TD (88 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 88 KM 1989–1994
2.2 i (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1989–1994

Selected engine version

1.7 i (95 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1994

Engine power
95 KM
Torque
143 Nm
Engine displacement
1,721 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.7 s
Maximum speed
185 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
1.7 i (95 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
F3N
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1721 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
95 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
143 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1035 kg
Gross weight
1530 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 D (65 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1989–1994

Engine power
65 KM
Torque
121 Nm
Engine displacement
1,870 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
1.9 D (65 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
F8Q
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1870 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
65 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
121 Nm @ 2250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1065 kg
Gross weight
1520 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 i (105 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1994

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
163 Nm
Engine displacement
1,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
2.0 i (105 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1988
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
105 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
163 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1160 kg
Gross weight
1570 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 i Turbo (162 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1994

Engine power
162 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
1,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Maximum speed
222 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
2.0 i Turbo (162 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
222 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
J7R756
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.2 l
Power
162 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1220 kg
Gross weight
1665 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/55 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 i Turbo (162 KM) 4x4

Gasoline · 1989–1994

Engine power
162 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
1,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Maximum speed
217 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
2.0 i Turbo (162 KM) 4x4
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
217 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
J7R756
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.2 l
Power
162 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1350 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/55 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.1 D (70 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1989–1994

Engine power
70 KM
Torque
136 Nm
Engine displacement
2,068 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.1 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
2.1 D (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
J8S
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2068 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
89 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.1 l
Coolant capacity
7.1 l
Power
70 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
136 Nm @ 2250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1125 kg
Gross weight
1595 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.1 TD (88 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1989–1994

Engine power
88 KM
Torque
184 Nm
Engine displacement
2,068 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.8 s
Maximum speed
177 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
2.1 TD (88 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
177 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
J8S
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2068 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
89 mm
Compression ratio
21
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.1 l
Coolant capacity
7.2 l
Power
88 KM @ 4250 obr./min
Torque
184 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1155 kg
Gross weight
1645 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.2 i (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1994

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
169 Nm
Engine displacement
2,165 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Maximum speed
192 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
21
Version
21 Hatchback (L48)
Engine
2.2 i (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1989
End of production
1994
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
J7T
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2165 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
89 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.7 l
Power
110 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
169 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
420 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1290 l
Curb weight
1120 kg
Gross weight
1610 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4460 mm
Width
1730 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes