1986-1995 R21 OverviewRenault R21 Overview (1986 - 1995)
1986 - 1995
Tech Specs Summary
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- 102 - 141 mph
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- 7.4 - 16.1 seconds
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- 64 - 173 BHP
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- 29.7 - 47.9 mpg
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- 935 - 1,283 kg
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- 490 L (Hatchback)
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- 420 - 490 L (Saloon)
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- 674 L (Estate)
The Renault R21 was produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1986 - 1995. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 64 BHP 2.1 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 173 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the R21 is the Renault R21 ZL Turbo which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 160 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 134 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 135 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Renault R21 Nevada GTD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 650 miles and can store 674 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 548 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,000 kg.