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Renault 18

1982 Renault 18
1982 Renault 18. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Renault built the 18 in 1978–1984. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1978 Renault 18 GTL to the 1982 Renault 18. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in North America and Europe.

Built
1978–1984
Brand from
France
Body styles
Hatchback
Sold new in
North America and Europe
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 65 hp in the 1978 18 GTL to 66 hp in the 1982 18. It got heavier along the way: 1,080 kg for the 1978 car, 1,125 kg for the 1982. The most powerful here is the 1982 Renault 18 at 66 hp (49 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1982 Renault 18, in 17.0 s.

Every 18 in the catalog

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
1978 18 GTL65 hp (48 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)18.0 s97 mph (156 km/h)1,080 kg (2,381 lb)2.1 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
1982 1866 hp (49 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)17.0 s95 mph (153 km/h)1,125 kg (2,480 lb)2.1 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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