Performance Review: Renault 11 1.4 Turbo - [1986]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault 11 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault 11 1.4 Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.This particular Renault 11 has a 1397cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The 11 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 11's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 905 kgs (1995 lbs) this makes the Renault 11 1.4 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2013 Alfa-Romeo 4C 1.8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault 11 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1397cc 8V St4 engine produces 115 bhp (85 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (140 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Renault 11 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1998 Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 (152.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault 11.

The Renault 11 has a Power to weight ratio of 127.0 bhp per ton and 134.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 11 competing with the 1998 Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 (152.0 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (152.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Renault 11 generating around 134.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (159.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 Supercharged (159.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.0 secs, this made the Renault 11 1.4 Turbo as fast as the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (8.70 secs) the 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (8.70 secs) the 2009 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT (8.70 secs) the or the 2003 Lancia Thesis 3.2 V6 24v Comfortronic (8.70 secs). This Renault 11 1.4 Turbo is also faster than the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (8.80 secs) the the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (8.80 secs) the and the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (8.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 11 and the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Renault 11 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.12 secs @ 84.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (16.04 secs), the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (16.06 secs), and the 1989 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12 (16.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1986 version of the Renault 11 1.4 Turbo has a maximum speed of 116mph.

Top Speed of the 1986 11 equals the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (127 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1986 Renault 11 1.4 Turbo then how about the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (127 mph), the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (127 mph), or the 2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer (127 mph).

Related Links:

1986 11 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

Car Comparison