Renault 9 and Renault 11 - The modestly elegant French bestsellers of the Eighties

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Today, I’m going to tell you a story of the most popular French cars of the eighties - Renault 9 and Renault 11 produced in France from 1981 to 1989, and in other countries - until 2000.
It was a series of small family cars - simple and conservative with modest elegance but without extremely futuristic features.
But they were so popular for their time that Renault 9 became the third best-selling French car ever (and even James Bond drove it once).
An interesting thing - they also had high-performance turbo versions, and they were really good. See the whole story in the video.
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Music used in this video:
“The Joint is Jumpin” by Joel Cummins
“75 & Lower” by DJ Williams
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@tetchuma Год назад

Subtle design, but quad square headlamps were so stylish in the 80’s!

@steveirwin5771 Год назад

I own a ph2 Renault 9 Turbo. Right hand drive in the UK. Currently being restored

@jamesward5721 9 месяцев назад

I drive a 9 - it's about as glitzy as a pair of Crocs, however there are some positives. Firstly, it starts first ask every time. They're strangely reliable. Secondly, they are oddly economical when it comes to fuel. Exceedingly economical - modern cars don't come close. 9's weigh nothing - that's the hint. Plus no "emissions" crap that murders - lol at the irony - economy. Turdly - let's face it, they ain't purty - almost nobody want to nick it - if they did, they'd abandon it rapido because the driving position is brutal. No cat to nick, mine doesn't even have a stereo - so you can leave it unlocked anywhere - heck, you could even leave the keys in it. Be there when you come back. Well, mostly... I bought mine as stolen recovered.. the thiefs head was done in after a few miles so he abandoned it.. more fool him for nicking it. He's now sticking to nicking non-quirky cars/off licking windows full time. Presumably. Fourthetly - You won't suddenly start seeing loads of others if you buy one. You'll see none as close to none are left. Buy something else, you'll start noticing them as you drive - buy a 9 or 11 & you won't see any others. Between Ireland & the UK - my area - there are 72 9's left. I.E you have more chance of stepping in rocking-horse poo than seeing another.

@blackovejashoponline2332 2 года назад

Both cars were produced in Spain too

@wurstmotors 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this info!

@boggy7665 10 месяцев назад

I had the USA American Motors version, with the 1.4 and four speed, throttle-body injection. Amazing comfort, vision out, and soft ride combined with decently fun handling, and pretty consistent 38 us-mpg. Not very fast acceleration, and I kept 'interstate' (motorway) speeds to below 65. I once drove it on a trip to the western mountains, and its up-grade performance with a companion and luggage was pathetic. 2nd gear up some of the high-altitude grades. Heavy trucks were passing us.