1981 Renault Le Car Base
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- Photo: 1983 Renault Le Car Sport in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault5Red by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault5-Le Car by Jonathan Kellenberg from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Renault Le Car Sport rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Renault Le Car Base is a 51-hp 1.3-liter with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,450 MSRP.
It makes 51 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 70 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,450 ($19,486 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 51 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 70 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Renault Le Car 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Renault LE CAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 19, 1981 · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-CONDITIONING, THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CARGO AREA. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE RIVETS WHICH SECURE THE TIRE, VIA A FLEXIBLE STRAP AND A RETAINING CLIP, MAY FAIL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V127000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 RENAULT LE CAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.