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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

RENAULT 25 1984-1988 10 Photos
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The 1984 Renault 25 was the successor for the Renault 20/30 model and it was a true luxury French car. Even if it wasn't a three-box sedan, it was recognized as one of the most comfortable cars from its segment.

After nine years on the market, the Renault 20 had to be retired. It was good for its days but it already started to show its age. Convinced by the successful Renault 16, the French management decided to build the 25 as a hatchback, but with the rear end to mimic a sedan. For that, they hired some prestigious designers for the exterior. Robert Opron (who designed the Citroen SM and Renault Alpine) and Marcello Gandini (Lamborghini Countach, Lancia Stratos) for the interior.

The result was a two and a half box design, with a long roofline. The overall square design of the car was in trend of those times. The grille was made from thin horizontal lines. The plastic bumpers were already a constant presence on the cars and that allowed a lower apron for aerodynamic purposes. In the back, the horizontal taillights were big and visible.

The 25 was offered with luxury features such as leather seats, automatic transmission, and air-conditioning. The front seats were large and comfortable, while the rear seats offered decent headroom and legroom due to its long, 2.72m (107.1”) wheelbase. The large trunk could have been extended by folding the rear bench seatback.

The Renault 25 was offered with both gasoline and diesel engines. The standard gearbox was a 5-speed manual, while a 4-speed automatic was available as an option for specific models. Unfortunately, its front-wheel-drive architecture didn't make it a winner against the German cars.

RENAULT 25 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
  7 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (103 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP)
  • 2.2L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
  • 2.2L 5MT FWD (123 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP)
  • 2.7L V6 4AT FWD (144 HP)
  • 2.9L V6 5MT FWD (139 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.1d 5MT FWD (64 HP)
  • 2.1Td 5MT FWD (85 HP)

RENAULT 25
2.0L 5MT FWD (103 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (103 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:76 KW @ 5500 RPM
103 HP @ 5500 RPM
102 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:119 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
161 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113.1 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/80TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2473.6 lbs (1122 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3505.3 lbs (1590 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:173.7 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:88 KW @ 5500 RPM
120 HP @ 5500 RPM
118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:121 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
164 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2557.4 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192.8 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.2L 5MT FWD (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2165 cm3
Power:81 KW @ 5000 RPM
110 HP @ 5000 RPM
109 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
170 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2590.4 lbs (1175 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:219 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.2L 5MT FWD (123 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (123 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2165 cm3
Power:97.1 KW @ 5250 RPM
132 HP @ 5250 RPM
130 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
181 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3571 lbs (1620 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)

RENAULT 25
2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2458 cm3
Power:134 KW @ 5500 RPM
182 HP @ 5500 RPM
180 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
280 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2923.3 lbs (1326 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3891.2 lbs (1765 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:247.5 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.7L V6 4AT FWD (144 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 4AT FWD (144 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2664 cm3
Power:106 KW @ 5500 RPM
144 HP @ 5500 RPM
142 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:159 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
215 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2822 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3792 lbs (1720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:226.1 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.9L V6 5MT FWD (139 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V6 5MT FWD (139 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2849 cm3
Power:102 KW @ 5500 RPM
139 HP @ 5500 RPM
137 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:159 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
215 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123.7 mph (199 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3847.1 lbs (1745 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:280.8 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.1d 5MT FWD (64 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1d 5MT FWD (64 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2068 cm3
Power:47 KW @ 4500 RPM
64 HP @ 4500 RPM
63 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
124 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):18.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/80TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2583.8 lbs (1172 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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:185.5 g/km

RENAULT 25
2.1Td 5MT FWD (85 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1Td 5MT FWD (85 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2068 cm3
Power:62.5 KW @ 4250 RPM
85 HP @ 4250 RPM
84 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
181 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.9 in (4620 mm)
Width:69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2729.3 lbs (1238 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:166.6 g/km
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