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Renault 18
1979 – 1984
France
The Renault 18 is a car built from 1979 to 1984. Two variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 66 to 72 hp. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1978 – 1984), peak power fell from 125 to 72 hp, and minimum weight went up by 203 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1979 – 1984
Variants2
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power66 – 72 hp
0–100 km/h17.0 s
Top speed151 – 153 km/h
Fuel economy7.1 – 7.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1L 5MT FWD (66 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 66 hp | — | 153 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.7L 4x4 5MT FWD (73 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 72 hp | 17.0 s | 151 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
- Power
- 48 KW @ 4500 RPM66 HP @ 4500 RPM64 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 92 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM124 Nm @ 2250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 95 mph (153 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.19 in (4450 mm)
- Width
- 66.53 in (1690 mm)
- Height
- 55.11 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/53.54 in (1,420/1,360 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.06 in (2440 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3472.28 lbs (1575 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1647 cm3 (101 ci)
- Power
- 53 KW @ 5000 RPM72 HP @ 5000 RPM71 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM128 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 94 mph (151 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.2 in (4450 mm)
- Width
- 66.5 in (1689 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.1 in (2441 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16 cuFT (453 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2432 lbs (1103 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 180.9 g/km
Length4,450 mm
Width1,689 – 1,690 mm
Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,440 – 2,441 mm
Curb weight1,103 – 1,125 kg
Torque124 – 128 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
