Renault - 21 (B48)-1.7 i (75 Hp)

Renault - 21 (B48)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11:13 p.m.

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Brand	Renault
Model	21
Generation	21 (B48)
Modification	1.7 i (75 Hp)
Start Of Production	1989
End Of Production	1993

Performance

The car specs indicate a moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 172 km/h.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	12.5 sec
Max Speed	172 km/h 106.88 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a 2021 Sedan with a length of 4530 mm (178.35 in.), width of 1730 mm (68.11 in.), and height of 1415 mm (55.71 in.). It has a wheelbase of 2660 mm (104.72 in.), front track of 1430 mm (56.3 in.), and rear track of 1400 mm (55.12 in.). It has 5 seats and 4 doors.

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4530 mm 178.35 in.
Width	1730 mm 68.11 in.
Height	1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase	2660 mm 104.72 in.
Front Track	1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track	1400 mm 55.12 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car specs indicate a fuel-efficient vehicle with a combined fuel consumption of 7.7 l/100 km. It runs on petrol and offers impressive mileage in both urban and extra-urban conditions.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg 27.43 UK mpg 9.71 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg 45.56 UK mpg 16.13 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The 21 model is a compact car with a 1.7L inline-4 cylinder engine producing 75 horsepower and 129 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and features single-point fuel injection. The suspension is a combination of spring strut in the front and torsion in the rear.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre	43.6 Hp/l
Torque	129 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 95.15 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	F3N 726
Engine Displacement	1721 cm3 105.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke	83.5 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio	9.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Single-point injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine Oil Capacity	5.3 l 5.6 US qt \| 4.66 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	10W-40 / ACEA A3
Coolant	6 l 6.34 US qt \| 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion

Brakes

The car is a 2021 model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a rack and pinion steering type, assisted by a hydraulic steering system. The tire size is 175/70 R13, and the wheel rims have a size of 13 inches.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size	13

Weight & Capacity

The 21 model car has a weight-to-power ratio of 13.1 kg/Hp and 76.1 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 985 kg and a maximum weight of 1430 kg. The trunk boot space is 490 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 66 liters.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	13.1 kg/Hp, 76.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.6 kg/Nm, 131 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	985 kg 2171.55 lbs.
Max Weight	1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max Load	445 kg 981.06 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	490 l 17.3 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 l 17.44 US gal \| 14.52 UK gal