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Quick notes on Renault 21 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 10.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5095 rpm
    • Average torque: 175 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1112 kg / 2452 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1607 kg / 3543 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 1989 Renault 21 through generations

  • 2.0i —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 1.7i —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 1.9 D —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.7 i —5 MT (129 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 12V —5 MT (176 Nm)
  • 2.0 i Turbo —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —5 MT (139 Nm)
  • 2.0 i Turbo 4X4 —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 2.1 TD —5 MT (184 Nm)
  • 2.2 i —5 MT (169 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7i 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 D 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 i 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 12V 5 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i Turbo 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i Turbo 4X4 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 TD 5 MT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.7i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.9 D 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 1.7 i 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 12V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 i Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i Turbo 4X4 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.1 TD 5 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 5 MT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.7i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.9 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    1.7 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    2.0 i 12V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 i Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.1 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 i Turbo 4X4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.1 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.2 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.7i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.9 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.7 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 i Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 i Turbo 4X4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.1 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Renault 21 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4963 rpm
      • Average torque: 180 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1154 kg / 2545 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1694 kg / 3735 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 Renault 21 through generations

  • 1.7 i —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 2.0 i —5 MT (163 Nm)
  • 1.9 D —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 2.0 i Turbo 4X4 —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 2.0 i Turbo —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 2.2 i —5 MT (169 Nm)
  • 2.1 TD —5 MT (184 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —5 MT (136 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.7 i 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 D 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i Turbo 4X4 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i Turbo 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 TD 5 MT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.7 i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 1.9 D 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i Turbo 4X4 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.1 TD 5 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 5 MT—4500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.7 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    2.0 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    1.9 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 i Turbo 4X4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.2 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    2.1 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.1 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.7 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.9 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 i Turbo 4X4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.1 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Renault 21 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4967 rpm
      • Average torque: 152 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1155 kg / 2547 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1695 kg / 3737 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 Renault 21 through generations

  • 1.7 i —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 1.7i —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 1.9 D —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 2.0 i —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 12V —5 MT (176 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —5 MT (136 Nm)
  • 2.1 D 4X4 —5 MT (136 Nm)
  • 2.1 TD —5 MT (184 Nm)
  • 2.2i —5 MT (170 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.7 i 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 D 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 12V 5 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 4X4 5 MT—15.3 s to 60 mph (16.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 TD 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2i 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.7 i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.7i 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 1.9 D 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 12V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 4X4 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.1 TD 5 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 2.2i 5 MT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.7 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.7i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    1.9 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i 12V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.1 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.1 D 4X4 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.1 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    2.2i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.7 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.7i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.9 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.1 D 4X4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.1 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%