1981 Renault 18i Base
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- Photo: Renault 18 TL (depan), Surabaya by Sabung.hamster aka Everyone Sinks Starco aka BxHxTxCx, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault 18 arriving Schaffen-Diest in 2015 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault 18 GTL by Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault 18 rear five eighths by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault 18 TL (belakang), Surabaya by Sabung.hamster aka Everyone Sinks Starco aka BxHxTxCx, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Renault 18i Base is an 82-hp 1.6-liter with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,395 MSRP.
It makes 82 horsepower at 5,500 rpm.
The 18i measures 178.7 inches long on a 96.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,260 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,395 ($26,440 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 82 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,260 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Renault 18i Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Renault 18I. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 12, 1983 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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.
NHTSA campaign 83V091000
Dec 2, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA campaign 81V004000
Aug 28, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 81V100000
Sep 19, 1980 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA campaign 80V119000
Sep 19, 1980 · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
NHTSA campaign 80V118000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 RENAULT 18I. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.