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Renault 21

1989 Renault 21 2.0
1989 Renault 21 2.0. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Renault built the 21 in 1986–1994. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1986 Renault 21 to the 1989 Renault 21 2.0. Sold new in Europe.

Built
1986–1994
Brand from
France
Sold new in
Europe
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 89 hp in the 1986 21 to 88 hp in the 1989 21 2.0. It got lighter along the way: 1,205 kg for the 1986 car, 1,150 kg for the 1989. The most powerful here is the 1986 Renault 21 at 89 hp (66 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1986 Renault 21, in 11.8 s.

Every 21 in the catalog

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
1986 2189 hp (66 kW)134 lb-ft (182 Nm)11.8 s110 mph (177 km/h)1,205 kg (2,657 lb)2.1 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
1989 21 2.088 hp (66 kW)134 lb-ft (182 Nm)11.8 s110 mph (177 km/h)1,150 kg (2,535 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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