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Renault 9 (L42)

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Engine versions

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14 versions · 13 Gasoline · 1 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.1 (L421) (48 KM) Selected Gasoline 48 KM 1982–1987
1.2 (L42S) (54 KM) Selected Gasoline 54 KM 1985–1988
1.4 (L422,L42C) (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1981–1988
1.4 (L423) (72 KM) Selected Gasoline 72 KM 1981–1985
1.4 (L423,L42R) (67 KM) Selected Gasoline 67 KM 1982–1988
1.4 (L423) (68 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 68 KM 1981–1985
1.4 Turbo (116 KM) Selected Gasoline 116 KM 1986–1989
1.4 Turbo (L425) (105 KM) Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1984–1986
1.6 D (L424) (55 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 55 KM 1982–1988
1.7 (L426) (80 KM) Selected Gasoline 80 KM 1984–1988
1.7 (L42E) (94 KM) Selected Gasoline 94 KM 1987–1988
1.7 (L42F) (73 KM) Selected Gasoline 73 KM 1986–1988
1.7 (L42L) (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1986–1988
1.7 (L42N) (88 KM) Selected Gasoline 88 KM 1986–1988

Selected engine version

1.1 (L421) (48 KM)

Gasoline · 1982–1987

Engine power
48 KM
Engine displacement
1,108 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.1 (L421) (48 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1982
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
C1E715, C1E720
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1108 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
48 KM @ 5250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Front track
1395 mm
Rear track
1360 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
145/80 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 (L42S) (54 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1988

Engine power
54 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
146 km/h
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.2 (L42S) (54 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
146 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.0 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
C1G700, C1G710
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.8 l
Power
54 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 (L422,L42C) (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1988

Engine power
60 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.4 (L422, L42C) (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
C1J715, C1J792, C1J796, C2J730
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
60 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 (L423) (72 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1985

Engine power
72 KM
Torque
106 Nm
Engine displacement
1,398 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Maximum speed
178 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.4 (L423) (72 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
178 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
C2J717, C2J755
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1398 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
72 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
106 Nm

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
890 kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 (L423,L42R) (67 KM)

Gasoline · 1982–1988

Engine power
67 KM
Engine displacement
1,400 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.4 (L423, L42R) (67 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1982
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
C2J720, C2J766, C2J767, C2J768
Engine displacement
1400 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
67 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
650 kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Tire size
155/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 (L423) (68 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1985

Engine power
68 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.4 (L423) (68 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
C2J718, C2J757
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
68 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 Turbo (116 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1989

Engine power
116 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.4 Turbo (116 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1989
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
C1J760, C1J764
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.8 l
Power
116 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 Turbo (L425) (105 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1986

Engine power
105 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.4 Turbo (L425) (105 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1986
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
C1J760, C1J764
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.8 l
Power
105 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 D (L424) (55 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1982–1988

Engine power
55 KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
146 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.6 D (L424) (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1982
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
146 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
F8M700, F8M720, F8M730
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.7 l
Power
55 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.7 (L426) (80 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1988

Engine power
80 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.7 (L426) (80 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
F2N700, F2N704
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.7 l
Power
80 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.7 (L42E) (94 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1988

Engine power
94 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.7 (L42E) (94 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1987
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
F3N708
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
94 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.7 (L42F) (73 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1988

Engine power
73 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.7 (L42F) (73 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
F3N718
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
73 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.7 (L42L) (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1988

Engine power
75 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.7 (L42L) (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
F2N730
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.7 l
Power
75 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.7 (L42N) (88 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1988

Engine power
88 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Renault
Model
9
Version
9 (L42)
Engine
1.7 (L42N) (88 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
F2N708, F2N710, F2N798
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.7 l
Power
88 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
47 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no