Segment: Small
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988
Elected as the European Car of the Year in 1982, the Renault 9 was sold in over one million units over its nine-year lifespan. In 1986 it received a well-deserved facelift.
Back in the '80s, the cubist style was the king in the design departments. Apart from some Italian vehicles, most of them were designed with straight, sharp lines, such as the Volvo, Volkswagen Golf/Jetta/Passat, Audi 80/100, and Renault. The latter offered the 9 model as the sedan version for the 11 hatchback. It was a light, fuel-efficient family car that could carry four passengers and some luggage.
The 1986 version was slightly updated from the design point of view. At the front, it sported more sweeping headlights inspired by its bigger brother, the 25. There was a very slim grille between the hood and the wrapped-around plastic bumper. Depending on the trim level, it was either black or body-colored. The Turbo version featured magnesium wheels and a unique aerodynamic package.
Inside, the little French car featured slim seats at the front with minimal side bolstering. Apart from the 115 hp Turbo version, it wasn't a sporty vehicle. Its square design was kept for the instrument cluster, but there was a new, two-spoke steering wheel.
Under the hood, Renault revised the engine lineup. It was still offered with an old, 1.3-liter 54 hp engine for the base model. A 1.6-liter diesel engine was available for those who needed a very fuel-efficient vehicle. Renault tried to sell the car in North America under the name Renault Alliance, but it failed and bailed out in 1987.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1237 cm3 |
Power: | 39.7 KW @ 5250 RPM 54 HP @ 5250 RPM 53 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 88 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.7 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1772.5 lbs (804 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 5250 RPM 68 HP @ 5250 RPM 67 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 106 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1840.9 lbs (835 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2899.1 lbs (1315 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 69.1 KW @ 5500 RPM 94 HP @ 5500 RPM 93 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 135 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1900.4 lbs (862 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L d 5MT FWD (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 40.5 KW @ 4800 RPM 55 HP @ 4800 RPM 54 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 102 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.7 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.8 in (4059 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1937.9 lbs (879 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 151.1 g/km |