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Renault 19 Chamade (L53) (facelift 1992) 1.7 i.e. (73 Hp)
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Renault 19:
The Renault 19 is a small family car that was produced by the French car manufacturer Renault between 1988 and 1996. In Turkey and in Argentina, production continued until 2000. The internal development code for the 19 was X53, with the five door receiving the B53 chassis code, the three door being the C53, the Chamade the L53, and the Cabriolet the D53.
The R19 was presented in June 1988, with sales in the domestic French market beginning in September 1988. It was the replacement for the 9 and 11, both of which were ageing and outdated by the end of the 1980s. The R19 went on sale in right hand drive form for the British market in February 1989....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Chamade (L53) (facelift 1992) Overview:
Renault 19 (Chamade (L53) (facelift 1992)). With 127 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 990 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.3 s). The top speed reaches 171 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.7 i.e. (73 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving and light loads, but feels strained on highways or when fully laden.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel efficiency for a petrol engine, making it a relatively cost-effective choice for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engine options
- • Practical and spacious sedan body style for its class
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for longer journeys
- • Good value proposition on the used car market
- • Facelifted design offered a more modern aesthetic
Cons:
- • Safety features are dated by modern standards (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Some models can suffer from typical 90s French car electrical issues
- • Interior plastics and build quality might not match German rivals
- • Automatic transmission options can be sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Cabriolet (D53): 1991 - 1992).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | 19 |
| Generation: | Chamade (L53) (facelift 1992) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 i.e. (73 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 73 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 42.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 127 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F3N More details about the engine F3N |
| Engine displacement: | 1721 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 171 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.6 kg/Hp, 73.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 990 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max load: | 470 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 865 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 463 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4248 mm mm |
| Width: | 1696 mm mm |
| Height: | 1412 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2544 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1426 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1417 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 T |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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