Performance Review: Renault 11 GTX - [1982]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault 11 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault 11 GTX is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S.This particular Renault 11 has a 1721cc Naturally Aspirated 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 895 kgs (1973 lbs) this makes the Renault 11 GTX in the same weight category as the 2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260 1.8 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault 11 shares the same bhp with the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp)

In terms of power the 1721cc 8V St4 engine produces 80 bhp (59 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp) or the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (98 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 100 lb-ft (135.5 Nm) @ 3250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 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 1963 Mercedes SL Class 230SL W113 (114.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault 11.

The Renault 11 has a Power to weight ratio of 89.3 bhp per ton and 111.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 11 competing with the 1963 Mercedes SL Class 230SL W113 (114.2 bhp per ton) or the 1956 BMW 507 3.2 V8 (114.0 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 111.7 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 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (136.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1990 Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Cloverleaf (136.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 11.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.4 secs, this made the Renault 11 GTX as fast as the 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI (11.00 secs) the 2011 Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v (11.00 secs) the 1982 Vauxhall-Opel Manta 1.8 GT (11.00 secs) the or the 1954 Jaguar XK 140 SE (11.00 secs). This Renault 11 GTX is also faster than the 2006 Peugeot 207 1.6 16v (11.10 secs) the 1970 Ford Cortina MkIII 2000GT (11.10 secs) the 1968 Peugeot 504 1.8 8v (11.10 secs) the and the 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (11.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 11 and the 2004 BMW 5 Series 535d M-Sport Saloon Auto E60

When talking about the performance of the Renault 11 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.13 secs @ 75.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 BMW 5 Series 535d M-Sport Saloon Auto E60 (18.05 secs), the 2001 MG ZR 1.8i VVC 160 (18.09 secs), and the 2006 Lotus Elise S (18.11 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1982 version of the Renault 11 GTX has a maximum speed of 102mph.

Top Speed of the 1982 11 equals the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (113 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1982 Renault 11 GTX then how about the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (113 mph), the 1979 Volvo 242 GT 2.3 (113 mph), or the 1976 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi MK1 (113 mph).

Related Links:

1982 11 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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