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Renault 21 TL

General information

ModelRenault 21 TL
Year1986
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1721 ccm (105.02 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1721 ccm (105.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power76.00 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque129.00 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 83.5 mm (3.2 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed176.0 km/h (109.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0796 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks, 238 mm
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight955 kg (2,105.4 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity66.0 litres (17.44 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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