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Renault 21
1987 – 1989
France
Renault built the 21 for only a short time, between 1987 and 1989. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 67 to 120 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,015 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1986 – 1989), peak power fell from 175 to 120 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production1987 – 1989
Variants5
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power67 – 120 hp
0–100 km/h10.5 – 16.6 s
Top speed158 – 193 km/h
Fuel economy6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1L 5MT FWD (67 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 67 hp | 16.6 s | 158 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (76 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 76 hp | 12.7 s | 171 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.1L Turbo 5MT FWD (89 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 89 hp | 12.5 s | 172 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 11.5 s | 179 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | 10.5 s | 193 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
- Power
- 49.3 KW @ 4500 RPM67 HP @ 4500 RPM66 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 94 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM127 Nm @ 2250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 98 mph (158 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 23.8 cuFT (674 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2502 lbs (1135 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 55.9 KW @ 5000 RPM76 HP @ 5000 RPM75 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 95 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM129 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 23.8 cuFT (674 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2238 lbs (1015 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2068 cm3 (126 ci)
- Power
- 65.5 KW @ 4250 RPM89 HP @ 4250 RPM88 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM181 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 107 mph (172 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 23.8 cuFT (674 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2657 lbs (1205 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 66.2 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 102 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM138 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111 mph (179 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 23.8 cuFT (674 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3627 lbs (1645 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 88.3 KW @ 5500 RPM120 HP @ 5500 RPM118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 121 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM164 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120 mph (193 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 SR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 182.8 in (4643 mm)
- Width
- 67.2 in (1707 mm)
- Height
- 56.2 in (1427 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in (2809 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 23.8 cuFT (674 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.33
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2502 lbs (1135 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3671 lbs (1665 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Length4,643 mm
Width1,707 mm
Height1,427 mm
Wheelbase2,809 mm
Curb weight1,015 – 1,205 kg
Torque127 – 181 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.
