Renault 9 (L42) (1981–1989)
The Renault 9 (L42) was offered with 14 gasoline engine versions, from 48 to 116 hp, built 1981–1989.
EnlargeProduction years1981–1989
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Fuel tank12.4 gal (47 l)
All Renault 9 (L42) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (L422,L42C) (60 hp) | 1981–1988 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |||||
| 1.4 (L423) (68 hp) Automatic | 1981–1985 | Gasoline | 68 hp (50 kW) | |||||
| 1.4 (L423) (72 hp) | 1981–1985 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | 78 lb-ft (106 Nm) | 12.5 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.1 (L421) (48 hp) | 1982–1987 | Gasoline | 48 hp (35 kW) | 90 mph (145 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |||
| 1.4 (L423,L42R) (67 hp) | 1982–1988 | Gasoline | 67 hp (49 kW) | 99 mph (160 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |||
| 1.6 D (L424) (55 hp) | 1982–1988 | Gasoline | 55 hp (40 kW) | 91 mph (146 km/h) | ||||
| 1.4 Turbo (L425) (105 hp) | 1984–1986 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | |||||
| 1.7 (L426) (80 hp) | 1984–1988 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | |||||
| 1.2 (L42S) (54 hp) | 1985–1988 | Gasoline | 54 hp (40 kW) | 91 mph (146 km/h) | ||||
| 1.4 Turbo (116 hp) | 1986–1989 | Gasoline | 116 hp (85 kW) | |||||
| 1.7 (L42F) (73 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 73 hp (54 kW) | |||||
| 1.7 (L42L) (75 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | |||||
| 1.7 (L42N) (88 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) | |||||
| 1.7 (L42E) (94 hp) | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.