Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
The French automaker understood the importance of hatchbacks on the European market and introduced the 11 range in 1983 with a three or five-door bodywork based on the same underpinnings as the Renault 9.
Renault introduced its first hatchback back in the early 60s when it unveiled the 4. Later, it made the 16 and the 5. But then, the Germans took the segment's lead with the Golf. But in 1983, the 11 brought back into the game the French brand. While this model was based on the same platform as the 9 (known as the Alliance in the U.S.), it featured a different styling from the B-post behind. Moreover, it was available with a three-door bodywork as well.
Wedged shapes for cars dominated the early 80s. So the 11 came with a squared-looking front fascia fitted with quad rectangular headlights. Its plastic bumpers were body-colored and, depending on the version, came with or without a rubber strip. Also, the base models came with black, unpainted bumpers. These were highly appreciated by those living in crowded cities where no bumper was spared from scratches.
Inside, the 11's styling sported angular lines and wedged shapes. The dashboard featured a visor above the instrument cluster. As an option, the TXE version offered an electronic display, which was the first French car with such a treat. Depending on the version, the 11 featured bucket seats or bolstered ones for the front passengers. At the back, three occupants could fill the flat-folding bench.
Under the hood, the 11 came with many engine versions, either gasoline or diesel. But Renault also had an ace up its sleeves with the R11 Turbo, which was powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that produced over 100 ponies. In such a light car, that was a blast to drive. A true hot-hatch of its era.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (48 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1108 cm3 |
Power: | 35.3 KW @ 5250 RPM 48 HP @ 5250 RPM 47 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 59 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 80 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21.4 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: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1830 lbs (830 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5250 RPM 60 HP @ 5250 RPM 59 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 102 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.8 mph (151 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: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1858.5 lbs (843 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157.1 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 |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 km/h) |
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: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1858.5 lbs (843 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 5750 RPM 72 HP @ 5750 RPM 71 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 106 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 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: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1898.2 lbs (861 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 77.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 104 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 162 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 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: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2017 lbs (915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2899 lbs (1315 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5000 RPM 82 HP @ 5000 RPM 80 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 133 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 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: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1915.8 lbs (869 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4800 RPM 54 HP @ 4800 RPM 54 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 100 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 92 mph (148 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19 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: | 156.7 in (3980 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/53.5 in (1,400/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2010.6 lbs (912 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 151.1 g/km |