Renault Top Speed

21 hatchback (l48)

185.00 km/h

or 114.95 mp/h

General information
BrandRenault
Model 21
Generation 21 Hatchback (L48)
Modification (Engine) 1.7 i (95 Hp)
Start of production 1989 year
End of production 1994 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg26.9 UK mpg9.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg47.88 UK mpg16.95 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg37.66 UK mpg13.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 10.2 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.9 kg/Hp, 91.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 95 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 55.2 Hp/l
Torque 143 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 105.47 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code F3N
Engine displacement 1721 cm3 105.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 83.5 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Coolant 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1035 kg 2281.78 lbs.
Max. weight 1530 kg 3373.07 lbs.
Max load 495 kg 1091.29 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 420 l 14.83 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1290 l 45.56 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 66 l 17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4460 mm 175.59 in.
Width 1730 mm 68.11 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2660 mm 104.72 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1400 mm 55.12 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size13