Renault 19

Infobox Automobile


name = Renault 19
manufacturer = flagicon|France Renault
production = 1988 to 1997 (2000 in South America)
assembly = Douai, France
Maubeuge, France
Vilvoorde, Belgium
Valladolid, Spain
Palencia, Spain
Setubal, Portugal
Envigado, Colombia
Mariara, Venezuela
Santa Isabel, Argentina
Curitiba, Brazil
Bursa, Turkey
body_style = 2-door convertible
3 and 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan ("Chamade")
layout = FF layout
class = Small family car
engine = 1.2 L Cléon 55 bhp
1.2 L Energy 60 bhp
1.4 L Cléon 65 bhp
1.4 L i.e.Energy 94 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: Auto mm|4156|1
Sedan "Chamade": Auto mm|4248|1
width = Auto mm|1694|1
height = Auto mm|1412|1
weight = Auto kg|886–Auto kg|1175
predecessor = Renault 9 / Renault 11
successor = Renault Mégane I
designer = Giorgetto Giugiaro
related = Renault Mégane I

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

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The 19 was the replacement for the 9 and 11, both of which were ageing and outdated by the late 1980s.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.

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)

Bodies

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

Engines

Gasoline

* 1.2 "C2G" (1239 cc) 8-valve, convert|55|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|156|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on
* 1.2e "E7F" (1171 cc) 8-valve monopoint injection, convert|62|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|158|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.4 "C2J" (1397 cc) 8-valve, convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|159|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.4renault energy "E7J" (1390 cc) 8-valve convert|94|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|198|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.6 "C2L" (1565 cc) 8-valve, convert|73|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|163|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.6i "C3L" (1565 cc) 8-valve monopoint injection, convert|78|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|165|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.7 "F2N" (1721 cc) 8-valve, convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|178|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.7ie "F3N" (1721 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection, convert|107|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|190|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.8 "F3P" (1794 cc) 8-valve, convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|185|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.8ie "F3P" (1794 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection, convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|197|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.8 16S "F7P" (1764 cc) 16-valve multipoint injection, 137/140 bhp; top speed: 217/220 km/h (136/138 mph)

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, convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|183|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

* 1.9 dTi "F8Q" (1870 cc) 8-valve multipoint injection + turbo, convert|100|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on; top speed: convert|187|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on

Models

Pre-facelift (1988–92)

* 19 TR 1.2 convert|55|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TR 1.4 convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TS 1.4 Energy convert|80|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TD 1.9 convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 GTR 1.4 convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 GTX 1.7 convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 GTD 1.9 convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 Turbo D 1.9 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TSE 1.4ie convert|94|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TXE 1.7 convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TXE 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 Turbo DX 1.9 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 TXI 1.7ie convert|107|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on (1989–92)
* 19 16V 1.8 convert|140|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on (1990–92)

Post-facelift (1992–97)

* 19 RL 1.2e convert|60|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RL 1.4 convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RL 1.4ie convert|94|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RLd 1.9 convert|70|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN 1.4 convert|80|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN 1.7 convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RNd 1.9 convert|70|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RNdT 1.9 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT 1.7 convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT 1.8ie convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RTd 1.9 convert|70|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RTdT 1.9 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RSi 1.8ie convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 Baccara 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 Baccara 1.8ie convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 16v 1.8 convert|140|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on

1997-2000

* 19 RL / Europa 1.4 convert|65|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RL / Europa 1.6 convert|74|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RL / Europa 1.4e convert|80|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RLd / Europa 1.9 convert|70|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN / Latitude 1.4ie convert|94|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN / Latitude 1.6 convert|74|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN / Latitude 1.6i convert|78|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN / Latitude 1.7 convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RN / Latitude 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RNd / Latitude 1.9 convert|70|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RNdT / Latitude 1.9 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RNdTi / Latitude 1.9 convert|100|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT / Alizé 1.44e convert|94|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT / Alizé 1.7 convert|92|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT / Alizé 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RT / Alizé 1.8ie convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RTd / Alizé 1.9 convert|70|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RTdT / Alizé 1.9 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RTdTi / Alizé 1.9 convert|100|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 RSi 1.8ie convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 Baccara 1.8 convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 Baccara 1.8ie convert|115|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on
* 19 16v 1.8 convert|140|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on

Manufacturing factories

* Douai (France)
* Maubeuge (France)
* Haren-Vilvoorde (Belgium)
* Laguna de Duero, Valladolid (Spain)
* Villamuriel de Cerrato, Palencia (Spain)
* Setubal (Portugal)
* Santa Isabel, Córdoba (Argentina)
* Curitiba (Brasil)
* Envigado (Colombia)
* Oyak-Renault Bursa (Turkey)

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, twin headlamps, bucket seats and a trip computer. The braking system was uprated to include convert|259|mm|in|1|abbr=on vented discs on the front and convert|237|mm|in|1|abbr=on discs on the rear as well as an uprated lower suspension setup. Phase 1 editions also benefitted from unique front and rear bumpers with front indicators relocated into the bumpers to allow for the twin headlamps, 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 convert|137|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on and a top speed of around convert|140|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on; 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.

External links

* [http://www.renault19.cz/ "' Renault 19 Club CZ] Official Renault 19 Club Czech republic
* [http://www.renault19club.net/ "' Renault 19 Club Argentina] _es. Club Oficial del Renault 19 - Argentina
* [http://www.Club-Renault19.fr.nf/ Club renault 19] - Club Renault 19 and Renault 19 forum
* [http://www.retro-renault.com/ Retro-Renault] - A support group and club for Renault 19 owners
* [http://www.renaultsportsclub.com/ Renault Sports Club] - A support group for performance and modified Renaults.
* [http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Renault_19.html Car Survey] Reviews on the Renault 19 from owners
* [http://www.renault1916v.nl/ Renault 19 16v NL]
* [http://www.renault19.nl/ Renault 19 NL] Dutch Renault 19
* [http://www.renault19.ru/ Renault 19 RU] Russian Renault 19 club
* [http://www.r19klubas.lt/ Renault 19 LT] Lithuanian Renault 19 club