Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
Introduced to the market in late 1977 and showed at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1978, the Renault 18 was a little more than a re-bodied Renault 12, a car that was state of the art in 1969.
The Renault 18 might be considered the first World Car produced by Renault since it was manufactured or assembled in 10 countries around the world. Before that, it was the Renault 12 that was built in several countries, including in communist Eastern Europe. The 18 shared numerous parts with the Renault 12, but only in the first few years of production.
The square headlights, the grille with horizontal slats, and the compact, three-box, bodywork were considered modern for the time of its appearance. The three-studs wheels though were not. But that was changed in 1980 for the turbocharged version and, since 1983, for the whole Renault 18 range. The door handles were flush to the bodywork and the car was available with an option for alloy wheels.
Inside, the vehicle offered room for four passengers and it featured options such as air-conditioning, power windows and locks, and even a radio-cassette player. Later on, 3-speed automatic transmission was offered for specific models.
Renault 18 was exported in the U.S. and re-engineered by the AMC company for the U.S. and Canadian market with bigger bumpers and fuel injected engines. The basic models featured front disc-brakes and drums in the rear, but for specific models there were four-wheel disc-brakes.
The car was produced also in Argentina until the mid-'90s, while in Europe it was withdrawn from the market in 1989.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 5500 RPM 63 HP @ 5500 RPM 62 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 105 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 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: | 145SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1984.2 lbs (900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 5500 RPM 63 HP @ 5500 RPM 62 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 105 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.7 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: | 145SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1984.2 lbs (900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1565 cm3 |
Power: | 91.9 KW @ 5500 RPM 125 HP @ 5500 RPM 123 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 181 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 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: | 185/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (79 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1647 cm3 |
Power: | 58.1 KW @ 5500 RPM 79 HP @ 5500 RPM 78 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 121 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 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: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.3 lbs (940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (96 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1647 cm3 |
Power: | 69 KW @ 5750 RPM 94 HP @ 5750 RPM 93 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3560 RPM 130 Nm @ 3560 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
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: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.3 lbs (940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 104 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 160 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 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: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2211.2 lbs (1003 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L d 5MT FWD (66 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 124 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 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: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185.5 g/km |