Renault 21

Renault 21 Saloon ( 1986-1989)

The Renault 21 - R21 short - is a manufacturer Renault cars. This was from spring 1986 to the end of 1994 built (Nevada end of 1995 ) and is a car of the middle class.

Model history

Notchback, hatchback and station wagon.

First, the R21 was only available as a notchback sedan from March 1986. The estate version was taken in October 1986 under the designation "Nevada" on the market. In September 1989, still appeared, in addition to the facelift of the series, a hatchback variant.

The R21 was available in different versions, and this affected both the engine power and the equipment.

The price-performance ratio was very good for its time. The GTS version includes power steering, electric windows and an infrared central locking. For the first -generation model was extra fee in the later versions ( with longitudinal engine ) ABS and air conditioning.

Renault 21 Nevada ( 1986-1989)

Renault 21 Turbo ( 1986-1989)

In September 1989, the R21 received a facelift, which also included various additional equipment options in addition to a modernized and more rounded appearance. So it was for the revised version of the R21 optional ABS system, air conditioning and climate control.

Rear view

Renault 21 Hatchback ( 1989-1994)

Renault 21 Nevada ( 1989-1995 )

The step - and hatchback was replaced in late 1994 by the Renault Laguna. The Nevada was further built by the end of 1995.

Specifications

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Special

The Renault 21 has a remarkable body structure. The car only weighs about 1050 kg, and nonetheless reached 1987, the then U.S. crash standards. The Renault 21 was sold in the U.S. by Chrysler as the Eagle Medallion. In the body there are reinforcements made ​​of light metal alloys, the engine block rests on the large rubber mounted subframe, the subframe reinforced as the crash structure. The lateral stability to achieve two crossmember in the car floor. The similarly constructed Renault 19 (weight 930 kg) reached in crash Compare the early 1990s, top marks, even compared to the VW Golf and Opel Astra.

In addition, the R21 has been built in many body styles, since there had to be two wheelbases to the different engine variants ( longitudinally or transversely mounted engine ) to accommodate. The longitudinally mounted engine requires a shorter wheelbase, visible on the front fender. The wheel has a shorter distance from here to the front door than with a transverse engine variants. Some models were offered with all-wheel drive.

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