Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Renault introduced a facelift for the 19 range in 1992, and that included the convertible version, which was only two years old on the market.
As the compact-segment started to be more important, the French carmaker tried to make push harder with the 19 range, which was available as a three- and five-door hatchback, a sedan, or convertible. The latter was introduced in 1990 and was fighting against the Escort and the Opel/Vauxhall Astra convertible since the Golf IV was not yet offered with a rag-top.
Renault developed the convertible version together with the German coachbuilder Karmann. Its new front fascia included rounded edges and grille, with fog-lights in the front bumper fitted as standard. The most powerful version, named 16V or 16S depending on the market, sported an air-intake on the hood's right side, regardless of the driving post. The coachbuilder made a unique fiber-glass panel with two domes behind the rear seats, which covered the canvas-top when it was retracted.
The car was built on the same platform with the three-door hatchback and sported the long doors. Inside, Karmann moved the rear seats forward to hide the roof behind them, leading to smaller rear legroom than in the hard-top version.
Renault installed only its top engines under the 19's hood, with a 1.8-liter displacement, with two or four valves per cylinder. Its standard transmission was a five-speed manual, while a four-speed automatic was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5500 RPM 110 HP @ 5500 RPM 109 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 150 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9 cuFT (255 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2564 lbs (1163 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 6500 RPM 137 HP @ 6500 RPM 135 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 158 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9 cuFT (255 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2605.9 lbs (1182 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373.1 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5750 RPM 95 HP @ 5750 RPM 94 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 146 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9 cuFT (255 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2701 lbs (1225 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5750 RPM 95 HP @ 5750 RPM 94 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 146 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9 cuFT (255 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2504.5 lbs (1136 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197.5 g/km |