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1983 Renault 18i Sedan Base

The 1983 Renault 18i Sedan Base is an 82-hp 1.6-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.

It makes 82 horsepower at 5,500 rpm.

The 18i Sedan measures 178.7 inches long on a 96.1-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4-cylinder, in-line
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower82 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional)
Dimensions & Weight
Length178.7 in
Width66.5 in
Height55.1 in
Wheelbase96.1 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Renault 18I. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 12, 1985 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

THE 12 MM SPACER USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR BOLT LOAD CAPACITY AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MAINTAIN LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME. THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NOT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN POSITION IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy: REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER.

NHTSA campaign 85V043000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 RENAULT 18I. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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