1981 Renault 18i Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass body on box-section chassis
Price :	$7,395-$8,360
Weight :	2260 lbs \| 1025.119 kg

Engine & Transmission

Flat 4
Displacement :	1397 cc \| 85.3 cu in. \| 1.4 L.
Power :	51 BHP (37.536 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	70 Ft-Lbs (95 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Compression :	8.8:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy
Ignition system :	2 barrel carb

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Renault Production for 1981 :	1,295,713
1981 Renault 18i

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V004000
Summary	VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE ENGINE MAY STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES FUEL IS AVAILABLE.
Remedy	THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK VENT TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED. IF NECESSARY, THE FLEXIBLE HOSES IN THE FUEL TANK VENT, RETURN, AND FUEL FEED SYSTEMS, AND THE RIGID VENT LINE ROLLOVER VALVE AND TWO WAY CHECK VALVE WILL BE REPLACED. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK VENT TUBE, HOSES, FUEL FEED SYSTEMS, ROLLOVERVALVE AND TWO-WAY CHECK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN STALLING OF THE ENGINE COULD CAUSE A TRAFFICHAZARD AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: UNTIL VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, KEEPING THE TANK AT LEAST HALF FULL ISRECOMMENDED.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Mfr Report Date	19800501
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V100000
Summary	SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS, HOSES, AND THE FUEL SUPPLY RAMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL REPAIRS ARECOMPLETED, ESPECIALLY IF A FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer	RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Mfr Report Date	19800701
NHTSA Campaign ID	83V091000
Summary	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING SYSTEM IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. IF SO, THE WIRES MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH SOME OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.
Remedy	DEALER WILL PERFORM ALL NEEDED RE-ROUTING, SECURING, REPLACING OR REPAIRING OF THE WIRING SYSTEM.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN CIRCUIT DAMAGE AND AN ELECTRICALFIRE, WHICH IN TURN COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V119000
Summary	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN COULD CATCH ON CERTAIN CARBURETOR HARDWARE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PLATE BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN AND THE THROTTLE PLATE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; CRUISE CONTROL, ACTUATION CHAIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE THROTTLE WOULD REMAIN OPEN, EVEN AFTER THEACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.

Component	EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer	RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V118000
Summary	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY PROVIDE POWER TO THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WHILE THE KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WIRING AT THE FUSE PANEL AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE MODIFIED CIRCUIT.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONING; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION KEYIS TURNED OFF, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTEDVEHICLE MOVEMENT AND AN ACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Renault 18i? A: The 1981 Renault 18i has a wheelbase size of 96.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Renault 18i? A: The 1981 Renault 18i has a length of 178.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Renault 18i? A: The 1981 Renault 18i has a width of 66.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Renault 18i cost when new?A: The 1981 Renault 18i cost approximately $7,395 to $8,360 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Renault 18i? A: The 1981 Renault 18i was offered as a Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Renault produce in 1981? A: Renault produced 1,295,713 automobiles in 1981.

Q: What engine did the 1981 Renault 18i have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Renault 18i was a Flat 4 (1397 cc | 85.3 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 51 BHP (37.536 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 70 Ft-Lbs (95 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1981 Renault 18i have? A: The 1981 Renault 18i had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.