Segment: Small
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
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In 1981 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault was presenting the Renault 9, a 4-door saloon designed for customers looking for a family car with low running costs.
The Renault 9 was a four-meter sedan with a front-wheel drive engine configuration that immediately won the European Car of the Year title in 1982.
A number of high-strength steel parts were used in the car’s structure, including the center cab pillars, the front cowl sections and the floor. The body was treated with anti-corrosion protection, while the floor and other parts were treated with protective sprays. Renault aimed to offer safety and the highest possible durability for the model.
The production of the Renault 9 required a modernised plant, able to produce more cars in a shorter period of time, thus, 125 robots were installed and the capacity grown to over a thousand cars a day.
The car came on the market with 2 4-cylinder petrol engines, 1108cm3 and 1397 cm3, the first developing 47.5 hp and the other one 72hp. Most of them were equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, while the more powerful version of the 1.4-liter engine had a 5-speed manual transmission - and came with an additional charge.
With a wheelbase of 2477mm, the car was 4062mm long, 1650mm wide and 1405mm high. The rear compartment had a volume of 402 L.
The spare wheel under the luggage compartment floor was accessible from the outside and the thank could hold 47 liters of petrol. The vehicle’s weight ranged from 805 to 840 kg.
RENAULT 9 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
- 1.1L 4MT FWD (48 HP)
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (58 HP)
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (68 HP)
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (72 HP)
- 1.8L 5MT FWD (82 HP)
- 1.6L 5MT FWD (55 HP)
RENAULT 9
1.1L 4MT FWD (48 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (48 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1108 cm3 |
| Power: | 35 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: | 86 mph (138 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21 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: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.5 in (2477 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1808 lbs (820 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 149.9 g/km |
RENAULT 9
1.4L 5MT FWD (58 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (58 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1397 cm3 |
| Power: | 42.7 KW @ 5250 RPM 58 HP @ 5250 RPM 57 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 100 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.5 in (2477 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1841 lbs (835 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 149.9 g/km |
RENAULT 9
1.4L 5MT FWD (68 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT 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: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.5 in (2477 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1817 lbs (824 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2833 lbs (1285 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
RENAULT 9
1.4L 5MT FWD (72 HP)
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: | 101 mph (163 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 | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.5 in (2477 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1808 lbs (820 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2833 lbs (1285 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 168.9 g/km |
RENAULT 9
1.8L 5MT FWD (82 HP)
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: | 100 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 136 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 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 | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.5 in (2477 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1984 lbs (900 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 171.4 g/km |
RENAULT 9
1.6L 5MT FWD (55 HP)
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: | 75 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 102 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: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.5/53 in (1,384/1,346 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.5 in (2477 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2017 lbs (915 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2932 lbs (1330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 151.1 g/km |