History and characteristics of cars Renault: 19

Renault 19 (1988-1996)

Renault 19 — a compact family car (C-segment) of the French automaker Renault, produced from 1988 to 1996, and in Argentina and Turkey until 2000. It replaced the Renault 9 and 11, which were produced since 1981. The body was in the form of a sedan, hatchback and convertible. The engine is located transversely in the front, front-wheel drive. It was the best-selling foreign car in Germany in 1989 and 1990. The car was assembled in robotic factories and about 5.9 million units were produced in total. This was the last car with a numeric name. In 1995, it was replaced by "Renault Megane".

At one time, this car's competitors were the Alfa Romeo 33, Citroen ZX, Daewoo Nexia, Fiat Tipo/Tempra, Ford Escort V, Ford Orion, Honda Civic IV, Honda Concerto, Lancia Delta, Mazda 323, Nissan Sunny, Opel Kadett E, Opel Astra F, Peugeot 309/306, Rover 200 II, Seat Cordoba, Volkswagen Golf II and Volvo 440/460/480.

In November 1984, the X53 project was launched, which aimed to create a reliable saloon with a new level of comfort and safety. Computers played a very important role in the development of the project, with the first three-dimensional models and the first digitally controlled machines. The technological breakthrough of the 1980s made it possible to design, test and modify a part even before it was manufactured. For this new model, Renault also developed three new modern engines, two petrol (1.4 litre "E-type" and 1.7 litre "F-type") and one diesel.

Renault 19 was produced with the following types of bodies. Four-door sedan "Chamade" length 4248 mm, width 1676 mm, height 1415 mm and unladen weight of 948 kg. Three-door hatchback length 4156 mm, width 1684 mm, height 1365 mm and unladen weight of 930 kg. Five-door hatchback length 4156 mm, width 1676 mm, height 1412 mm and unladen weight of 904 kg. Also after 1991 there was a two-door convertible body. The wheelbase of all cars was 2540 mm.

The range of petrol four-cylinder engines was as follows:

• 1.2 liters (1237 cm³, C1G, OHV 8v, 54 hp)
• 1.2 liters (1171 cm³, E7F, SOHC 8v, injection, 57 hp)
• 1.4 liters (1397 cm³, C1J, OHV 8v, 59 hp)
• 1.4 liters (1397 cm³, C3J, OHV 8v, injection, 57 hp)
• 1.4 liters (1390 cm³, E6J, SOHC 8v, 79 hp)
• 1.4 liters (1390 cm³, E7J, SOHC 8v, injection, 78 hp)
• 1.6 liters (1565 cm³, C2L, OHV 8v, 77 hp)
• 1.6 liters (1565 cm³, C3L, OHV 8v, injection, 74 hp)
• 1.7 liters (1721 cm³, F2N, SOHC 8v, 74/91 hp)
• 1.7 liters (1721 cm³, F3N, SOHC 8v, injection, 72/89/106 hp)
• 1.8 liters (1794 cm³, F3P, SOHC 8v, injection, 87/89/106/108 hp)
• 1.8 liters (1764 cm³, F7P, DOHC 16v, injection, 133 hp)

The diesel engine had a capacity of 1.9 liters (1870 cm³, F8Q, SOHC 8v) with a capacity of 63 hp. (atmospheric) or 89 hp. (turbocharged). The gearbox was either a five-speed manual or a three- or four-speed automatic.

In the summer of 1992, an updated model was presented with a significantly changed front and rear end, while the left-hand drive versions received a new dashboard and interior, and the right-hand drive retained the old design. The petrol engines were also updated - the carburetor was replaced by a fuel injection system.

The Renault 19 was awarded the title of "Car of the Year 1989" in Spain and Germany, "Car of the Year 1990" in Ireland and "Car of the Year 1993" in Argentina.