Renault 19

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Renault 19
Renault 19 5-door
Manufacturer Flag of France Renault
Production 1988 to 1997 (2000 in South America)
Predecessor Renault 9 / Renault 11
Successor Renault Mégane I
Class Small family car
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
3 and 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan ("Chamade")
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 1.2 L Cléon 55 bhp
1.2 L Energy 60 bhp
1.4 L Cléon 65 bhp
1.4 L Energy 80 bhp
1.6 L Cléon 74 bhp
1.6i L Cléon 78 bhp
1.7 L F-Type 92 bhp
1.7 L i.e. F-Type 107 bhp
1.8 L F-Type 95 bhp
1.8 L i.e. F-Type 115 bhp
1.8 L 16v F-Type 140 bhp
1.9 L F-Type 65/70 bhp (atmo) and 95/100 bhp (turbo)
Length Hatchback: 4156 mm (163.6 in)
Sedan "Chamade": 4248 mm (167.2 in)
Width 1694 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1412 mm (55.6 in)
Curb weight 886 kg (1953 lb)–1175 kg (2590 lb)
Related Renault Mégane I
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro
Renault 19 Hatchback (pre facelift)
Renault 19 Hatchback (pre facelift)
Renault 19 Chamade (pre facelift)
Renault 19 Chamade (pre facelift)
Renault 19 3-doors (pre facelift)
Renault 19 3-doors (pre facelift)

The Renault 19 is a small family car produced by French automaker Renault between 1988 and 2000.

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[edit] Overview

The 19 was the replacement for the 9 and 11, both of which were ageing and outdated by the late 1980s. The 19 was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, featuring Renault's new E-type (or "Energy") 1.4-litre engine and F-type 1.7 and 1.8-litre versions. Base models used the OHV C-type "Cléon" 1.2 and 1.4-litre engines.

Intended to be Renault's last numeric-named car, the 19 ushered in a new naming policy, with the saloon versions of the 19 being known as the "19 Chamade" to distinguish them from the hatchbacks. However, the "Chamade" badge was dropped following the 1992 facelift. In 1991 a convertible bodystyle built by Karmann was introduced. Although the R19's exterior design (which was relatively conservative, like that of the Renault 9/11) received a muted response, it was praised for its interior comfort and handling.

In the summer of 1992, a revamped model was introduced with a substantially restyled front and rear, while left hand drive market versions received a new dashboard and interior - right hand drive models retained the original design.

The 19 was sold in Europe until 1996, and was produced for South American markets in Argentina until 1999. The 19's platform and running gear would continue to be used in its replacement, the first generation Renault Mégane.


[edit] Awards

  • Car Of The Year 1989 (Spain)
  • Car Of The Year 1989 (Germany)
  • Imported Car #1 1989 and 1990 (Germany)
  • Car Of The Year 1993 (Argentina)


[edit] Bodies

  • 5-door hatchback
  • 4-door "Chamade"
  • 3-door hatchback
  • Convertible "Cabriolet"

[edit] Engines

[edit] Gasoline

  • 1.2 "C2G" (1239 cc) 8-valve, 55 bhp (41 kW/56 PS); top speed: 156 km/h (97 mph)
  • 1.2e "E7F" (1171 cc) 8-valve monopoint injection, 62 bhp (46 kW/63 PS); top speed: 158 km/h (98 mph)
  • 1.4 "C2J" (1397 cc) 8-valve, 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS); top speed: 159 km/h (99 mph)
  • 1.4renault energy "E7J" (1390 cc) 8-valve 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS); top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
  • 1.6 "C2L" (1565 cc) 8-valve, 73 bhp (54 kW/74 PS); top speed: 163 km/h (101 mph)
  • 1.6i "C3L" (1565 cc) 8-valve monopoint injection, 78 bhp (58 kW/79 PS); top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
  • 1.7 "F2N" (1721 cc) 8-valve, 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS); top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
  • 1.7ie "F3N" (1721 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection, 107 bhp (80 kW/108 PS); top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
  • 1.8 "F2P" (1794 cc) 8-valve, 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS); top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
  • 1.8ie "F3P" (1794 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection, 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS); top speed: 197 km/h (122 mph)
  • 1.8 16S "F7P" (1764 cc) 16-valve multipoint injection, 137/140 bhp; top speed: 217/220 km/h (136/138 mph)

[edit] Diesel

  • 1.9 d "F8Q" (1870 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection, 65/70 bhp; top speed: 162/166 km/h (101/104 mph)
  • 1.9 dT "F8Q" (1870 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection + turbo, 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS); top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph)
  • 1.9 dTi "F8Q" (1870 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection + turbo, 100 bhp (75 kW/101 PS); top speed: 187 km/h (116 mph)

[edit] Models

[edit] Pre-facelift (1988–92)

  • 19 TR 1.2 55 bhp (41 kW/56 PS)
  • 19 TR 1.4 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS)
  • 19 TS 1.4 Energy 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 TD 1.9 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS)
  • 19 GTR 1.4 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS)
  • 19 GTS 1.4 Energy 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 GTX 1.7 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS)
  • 19 GTD 1.9 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS)
  • 19 Turbo D 1.9 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 TSE 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 TXE 1.7 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS)
  • 19 TXE 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 Turbo DX 1.9 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 TXI 1.7ie 107 bhp (80 kW/108 PS) (1989–92)
  • 19 16V 1.8 140 bhp (104 kW/142 PS) (1990–92)

[edit] Post-facelift (1992–97)

  • 19 RL 1.2e 60 bhp (45 kW/61 PS)
  • 19 RL 1.4 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS)
  • 19 RL 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 RLd 1.9 70 bhp (52 kW/71 PS)
  • 19 RN 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 RN 1.7 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS)
  • 19 RN 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RNd 1.9 70 bhp (52 kW/71 PS)
  • 19 RNdT 1.9 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RT 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 RT 1.7 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS)
  • 19 RT 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RT 1.8ie 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS)
  • 19 RTd 1.9 70 bhp (52 kW/71 PS)
  • 19 RTdT 1.9 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RSi 1.8ie 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS)
  • 19 Baccara 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 Baccara 1.8ie 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS)
  • 19 16v 1.8 140 bhp (104 kW/142 PS)

[edit] 1997-2000

  • 19 RL / Europa 1.4 65 bhp (48 kW/66 PS)
  • 19 RL / Europa 1.6 74 bhp (55 kW/75 PS)
  • 19 RL / Europa 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 RLd / Europa 1.9 70 bhp (52 kW/71 PS)
  • 19 RN / Latitude 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 RN / Latitude 1.6 74 bhp (55 kW/75 PS)
  • 19 RN / Latitude 1.6i 78 bhp (58 kW/79 PS)
  • 19 RN / Latitude 1.7 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS)
  • 19 RN / Latitude 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RNd / Latitude 1.9 70 bhp (52 kW/71 PS)
  • 19 RNdT / Latitude 1.9 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RNdTi / Latitude 1.9 100 bhp (75 kW/101 PS)
  • 19 RT / Alizé 1.4e 80 bhp (60 kW/81 PS)
  • 19 RT / Alizé 1.7 92 bhp (69 kW/93 PS)
  • 19 RT / Alizé 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RT / Alizé 1.8ie 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS)
  • 19 RTd / Alizé 1.9 70 bhp (52 kW/71 PS)
  • 19 RTdT / Alizé 1.9 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 RTdTi / Alizé 1.9 100 bhp (75 kW/101 PS)
  • 19 RSi 1.8ie 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS)
  • 19 Baccara 1.8 95 bhp (71 kW/96 PS)
  • 19 Baccara 1.8ie 115 bhp (86 kW/117 PS)
  • 19 16v 1.8 140 bhp (104 kW/142 PS)

[edit] Manufacturing factories

[edit] 19 16v and Renault Sport

The Renault 19 16v hot hatch had a distinctive air inlet on the bonnet, a rear spoiler, 15 inch "Speedline" alloy wheels, sideskirts, bucket seats and a trip computer, and optional tinted windows, electric sunroof, leather interior, electric mirrors and aircon. The braking system was uprated to include 259 mm (10.2 in) vented discs on the front and 237 mm (9.3 in) discs on the rear as well as an uprated lower suspension setup. Phase 1 editions also benefitted from unique front and rear bumpers, while the Phase 2 retained the original bumpers found throughout the range but added colour-coded tops, rubber inserts and discreet lower splitter.

The very last models were called Executive and came with leather interior as standard. A 16S version was also produced in Europe which was as above but without a bonnet vent. The gear ratios were also revised to allow for the extra weight found in the safety equipment the later models carried. 0-60 mph acceleration times were in the region of 8.2 seconds for phase 2 models and 7.5 seconds for phase 1 models. Both boasted 137 bhp (102 kW/139 PS) and a top speed of around 140 mph (230 km/h); an impressive feat for a 1.8 litre normally aspirated engine in a reasonably priced small family car of its day.

The 19 16V laid the foundations, along with the Renault 5 GT Turbo, for the Renault Sport department of the company, which develops high-performance tuned versions of standard Renault cars.

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