List of Renault engines
Encyclopedia
Engines used by French
automaker
Renault SA have historically been referenced in technical specifications along two distinct systems:
inline 4 designed in the mid-1960s for the Renault 16
and produced in three variants:
) was a cast-iron overhead valve
inline-4 designed in the mid-1940s for the 4CV
and also used in the Renault 4
and Dauphine
:
inline-4, designed in the early 1960s for the Renault 8
. An extremely sturdy, low-cost design, it was continuously refined over its 35-year career and was used in every supermini and compact Renault type up to and including the 1992 Twingo
:
for Renault's autosport activities , the engine was used by Equipe Renault Elf
in Formula One from 1973 to 1978.
This François Castaing
design was the predecessor of the famous EF series.
285 bhp @ 9,800rpm (1973), 300 bhp @ 10,500rpm (1977)
500 bhp @ 9,500rpm (1975-1978)
520/540 bhp @ 9,500rpm (1978)
inline-4 that powers the Renault Twingo
:
A 1000 cc D7D version was abandoned after early development.
inline-4 introduced on the Renault 19
in 1988 and widely used in the Clio
and Mégane
lineups:
engine jointly developed by Renault and Gordini
, the engine was used by Equipe Renault Elf
in Formula One from 1977 to 1985.
This engine derived from the CH series designed by François Castaing
, the F1 engine was developed by Bernard Dudot.
525 bhp (1977), 530 bhp (1979), 585 bhp (1982), 650 bhp (1983)
530 bhp (1979), 585 bhp (1982), 650 bhp (1983)
760 bhp (1984–1986)
815 bhp (1985–1986), 900 bhp (1986)
configurations. It was also Renault's first production four-valve design. It is being replaced by the M engine.
inline 4- and 5-cylinder petrol and Diesel engines. A G7R petrol and a G8T Diesel variant were in development when Renault announced a merger with Volvo
who was designing its own modular family along exactly the same lines. The group made the business decision to cancel all G development save for Diesel versions. Despite the breakdown of the merger in 1993, Renault used Volvo petrol engines (Type N) in its mid- and full-size models until the early 2000s
engine developed jointly with Nissan, who refers to it as the HR engine
.
) was an all-aluminum overhead camshaft
inline-4 overhead camshaft
design jointly developed with PSA
. Introduced in 1977, it was phased out in 1996 by the F series.
is a major evolution of the E type.
petrol V6 developed jointly with PSA
, who refer to it as the ES engine
:
Renault used this engine first in the Laguna
in 1997, shortly after it became available in the Safrane
, and the Espace
rated 194 PS. Engines after 2001 got a new injection system and variable valve timing, this variant is rated 211 PS, was being used in the Avantime
, and the Laguna II V6
.
The engine was also used in the Clio V6, rated 230 PS in the phase 1 vehicles, and 255 PS after the facelift.
engine developed jointly with Nissan, who refers to it as the MR engine
. Two Diesel versions are in use at Renault as of mid-2009, though the petrol versions already launched by Nissan will almost certainly be used as well
4-valve DOHC inline-4 -5 engines fitted in the Laguna
and Safrane
.
Diesel V6 sourced from Isuzu and used in the Vel Satis
sedan and Espace
minivan:
racing engines.
inline-4 Diesel engine sourced from Italian engine manufacturer SOFIM. It has been used in the Trafic
and Master
utility van and the Safrane
sedan since 1981:
, an overhead camshaft
V6 used in the Vel Satis
sedan and Espace
minivan. The V designation is also used for an unrelated diesel V6 engine jointly developed by Renault and Nissan, used in the Renault Laguna
coupé and designated V9X.
) was an all-aluminum overhead camshaft
inline-4 jointly developed with PSA
. Introduced in 1974, it powered the ill-fated Renault 14
midsize car and was phased out in 1982 by evolutions of the C series:
, was an aluminium overhead camshaft
V6 developed jointly with PSA
and Volvo
in the early 1970s. Introduced in 1975 on the Renault 30, it also powered the 25
, Safrane
, Laguna
, Espace
, and Alpine.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
automaker
Automaker
The automotive industry designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells motor vehicles, and is one of the world's most important economic sectors by revenue....
Renault SA have historically been referenced in technical specifications along two distinct systems:
- a purely numeric system used from the origins of the company until the mid-1980s
- an alphanumeric system in use since then
Numeric
The numeric engine referencing system used until the mid-1980s was simply the chronological sequence of engine development projects. Thus, variants based on the same engine block may have unrelated numbers.Alphanumeric
The system in use since the mid-1980s is of the format XnY-zzz where- X is a letter specifying the engine family
- n is a one-digit code specifying the engine architecture as follows:
- Petrol engine with single-barrel carburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
and parallel valves (a layout often but not always associated with an overhead valveOverhead valveAn overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...
design) - Petrol engine with double-barrel carburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
and parallel valves - Petrol engine with single- or multi-point fuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
and parallel valves - Petrol engine with four valveValveA valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically pipe fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category...
s per cylinderCylinder (engine)A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels. Multiple cylinders are commonly arranged side by side in a bank, or engine block, which is typically cast from aluminum or cast iron before receiving precision machine work... - Petrol engine with single-barrel carburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
and crossflowCrossflow cylinder headA crossflow cylinder head is a cylinder head that features the intake and exhaust ports on opposite sides. The gases can be thought to flow across the head...
valve layout (includes also a direct petrol injection F engine) - Petrol engine with double-barrel carburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
and crossflow valve layout - Petrol engine with multi-point fuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
with half-spherical combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder (includes also an early 16-valve version of the F-type engine) - Diesel engineDiesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
with indirect injectionIndirect injectionIn an internal combustion engine, the term indirect injection refers to a fuel injection where fuel is not directly injected into the combustion chamber...
(prechamber) - Diesel engineDiesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
with direct injectionFuel injectionFuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
- Petrol engine with single-barrel carburetor
- Y is a one-letter indicator of displacementEngine displacementEngine displacement is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine in a single movement from top dead centre to bottom dead centre . It is commonly specified in cubic centimeters , litres , or cubic inches...
:- A: under 750 cc
- B-U: from 750 to 2250 cc in 50 cc, then 100 cc increments as displacement increases
- V-Z: above 2250 cc in increments larger than 100 cc
- zzz is a three-character alphanumeric code (usually starting with 7 or A) referring to key details of the variant's configuration (e.g., turbochargedTurbochargerA turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
, implemented in a specific vehicle, manual or automatic transmission, catalytic converterCatalytic converterA catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint...
or not, etc. An odd number refers to an engine configured for automatic transmission, while an even number is meaning manual gearbox.)
A
The A engine was an all-aluminum overhead valveOverhead valve
An overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...
inline 4 designed in the mid-1960s for the Renault 16
Renault 16
The Renault 16 is a hatchback produced by French automaker Renault between 1965 and 1980 in Le Havre, France. The reviewer in the May 1965 edition of the English "Motoring Illustrated" said: "The Renault Sixteen can thus be described as a large family car but one that is neither a four door saloon...
and produced in three variants:
- A1K: 1470 cc
- A1L: 1565 cc
- A2M/A3M: 1647 cc
B
The B family (for the Billancourt factory where it was produced, also referred to as the Ventoux engineRenault Ventoux engine
The Ventoux was an automotive engine designed by Renault for the Renault 4CV, used subsequently until 1997, and named after Mont Ventoux in Provence....
) was a cast-iron overhead valve
Overhead valve
An overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...
inline-4 designed in the mid-1940s for the 4CV
Renault 4CV
The Renault 4CV was an economy car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from August 1947-July 1961. The first French car to sell over a million units, the 4CV was ultimately superseded by the Renault Dauphine....
and also used in the Renault 4
Renault 4
The Renault 4, also known as the 4L , is a hatchback economy car produced by the French automaker Renault between 1961 and 1992. It was the first front-wheel drive family car produced by Renault....
and Dauphine
Renault Dauphine
Renault Dauphine is a rear-engined economy car manufactured by Renault in one body style — a three-box, four-door sedan — as the successor to the Renault 4CV, with over two million examples marketed worldwide during its production from 1956-1967....
:
- 748cc (out of production before alphanumeric codes were introduced)
- 782cc (out of production before alphanumeric codes were introduced)
- B1B: 845 cc
C
The C family (for the Cléon factory where it was produced, also referred to as Sierra in early variants) was a major evolution of the B type, being also a cast-iron overhead valveOverhead valve
An overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...
inline-4, designed in the early 1960s for the Renault 8
Renault 8
The Renault 8 and Renault 10 are two small family cars produced by the French manufacturer Renault in the 1960s and early 1970s....
. An extremely sturdy, low-cost design, it was continuously refined over its 35-year career and was used in every supermini and compact Renault type up to and including the 1992 Twingo
Renault Twingo
The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and sold in continental European markets beginning in 1993...
:
- C1C (689): 956cc (65x72); 32 kW
- C1E (688): 1108cc (70x72); 28-34 kW
- C1G: 1237cc (71,5x77); 40 kW
- C3G: 1239cc (74x72); 40 kW; monopoint injection
- 810: 1289cc (73x77; out of production before alphanumeric codes were introduced); 32-47 kW
- C3J: 1390cc (75,8x77); 43 kW; monopoint injection
- C1J/C2J (847): 1397cc (76x77); 43-52 kW normal aspiration / 77-88 kW Turbo
- C6J (840): 1397cc (76x77 with hemispherical head); 68 kW normal aspiration, 79-116 kW Turbo
- C7K: 1430cc (76x79)
CH
The CH-serie was a 90° V6 engine developed by GordiniGordini
Gordini is a French sports car manufacturer. The firm was founded by Amédée Gordini nicknamed "Le Sorcier" .Gordini competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1956....
for Renault's autosport activities , the engine was used by Equipe Renault Elf
Elf
An elf is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine beings endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind...
in Formula One from 1973 to 1978.
This François Castaing
François Castaing
François J. Castaing is a 27-year veteran automotive executive with Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler. He is an engineering graduate from École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in Paris, and worked in Europe for Gordini and Renault before being named Vice President for Product...
design was the predecessor of the famous EF series.
- CH1 (N/A): 1,997 cc Bore 86.0 mm (3.4 in) Stroke 57.3 mm (2.25 in)
285 bhp @ 9,800rpm (1973), 300 bhp @ 10,500rpm (1977)
- CHS (Turbo): 1,997 cc Bore 86.0 mm (3.4 in) Stroke 57.3 mm (2.25 in)
500 bhp @ 9,500rpm (1975-1978)
- CHS 2 (Turbo): 2,138 cc Bore 89.0 mm (3.5 in) Stroke 57.3 mm (2.25 in)
520/540 bhp @ 9,500rpm (1978)
D
The D family is the successor to the smaller versions of Type C, introduced in the mid-1990s, and is a cast-iron overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
inline-4 that powers the Renault Twingo
Renault Twingo
The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and sold in continental European markets beginning in 1993...
:
- D4F: 1149 cc
- D4Ft: 1149 cc
- D7F: 1149 cc
A 1000 cc D7D version was abandoned after early development.
E
The E family (for Energy) is the successor to the larger versions of Type C. It is a cast-iron overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
inline-4 introduced on the Renault 19
Renault 19
The Renault 19 is a small family car that was produced by the French car manufacturer Renault between 1988 and 2000.-Overview:The R19 was launched on September 1988 as the replacement for the 9 and 11, both of which were ageing and outdated by the late 1980s...
in 1988 and widely used in the Clio
Renault Clio
The Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...
and Mégane
Renault Mégane
The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1995. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles...
lineups:
- E5F/E7F: 1171 cc
- E5J/E6J/E7J: 1390 cc (E7J 260 with gearbox JH3 050 - is used in Dacia SuperNova, Solenza, Logan and Sandero)
- E7M/E4M: 1598 cc
EF
The EF-serie was a 90° V6 TurbochargedTurbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
engine jointly developed by Renault and Gordini
Gordini
Gordini is a French sports car manufacturer. The firm was founded by Amédée Gordini nicknamed "Le Sorcier" .Gordini competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1956....
, the engine was used by Equipe Renault Elf
Elf
An elf is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine beings endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind...
in Formula One from 1977 to 1985.
This engine derived from the CH series designed by François Castaing
François Castaing
François J. Castaing is a 27-year veteran automotive executive with Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler. He is an engineering graduate from École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in Paris, and worked in Europe for Gordini and Renault before being named Vice President for Product...
, the F1 engine was developed by Bernard Dudot.
- EF1 Turbo: 1,492 cc Bore 86.0 mm (3.4 in) Stroke 42.8 mm (1.7 in) 7.0:1 Compression
525 bhp (1977), 530 bhp (1979), 585 bhp (1982), 650 bhp (1983)
- EF1 Bi-Turbo: 1,492 cc Bore 86.0 mm (3.4 in) Stroke 42.8 mm (1.7 in) 7.0:1 Compression
530 bhp (1979), 585 bhp (1982), 650 bhp (1983)
- EF4(B) Bi-Turbo: 1,492 cc Bore 86.0 mm (3.4 in) Stroke 42.8 mm (1.7 in) 7.0:1 Compression
760 bhp (1984–1986)
- EF15(B, C) Bi-Turbo: 1,494 cc Bore 80.1 mm (3.2 in) Stroke 49.4 mm (1.9 in) 7.5:1 Compression
815 bhp (1985–1986), 900 bhp (1986)
F
The F inline-4 family (for Fonte, French for cast iron) was the successor to the A family. Launched in 1981 on the Renault 9 and Renault 11, it has been the mainstay of Renault's engine lineup through the early 2000s in a succession of increasingly powerful petrol and Diesel variants in overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
configurations. It was also Renault's first production four-valve design. It is being replaced by the M engine.
- F1N/F2N/F3N: 1721 cc
- F7P: 1764 cc (injection R19 16V 138HP)
- F3P: 1794 cc
- F4P: 1783 cc (evolution of the F3P, 16V with variable valve control on the inlet camshaft)
- F3R/F4R/F7R: 1998 cc
- F5R: 1998cc (direct fuel injection - IDE - only 2 years in production, used in the Megane Coupé and the Laguna II)
- F8Q/F9Q: 1870 cc (indirect injection/direct injection/commonrail)
G
The G engine was designed in the late 1980s to be a modular family of overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
inline 4- and 5-cylinder petrol and Diesel engines. A G7R petrol and a G8T Diesel variant were in development when Renault announced a merger with Volvo
Volvo
AB Volvo is a Swedish builder of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and construction equipment. Volvo also supplies marine and industrial drive systems, aerospace components and financial services...
who was designing its own modular family along exactly the same lines. The group made the business decision to cancel all G development save for Diesel versions. Despite the breakdown of the merger in 1993, Renault used Volvo petrol engines (Type N) in its mid- and full-size models until the early 2000s
- G8T/G9T: 2188 cc
H
The H engine is an overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
engine developed jointly with Nissan, who refers to it as the HR engine
Nissan HR engine
The HR is a family of straight-3 and straight-4 automobile engines co-developed by Nissan and Renault. Renault calls it the H engine. It is made by in Japan.-HR10DDT:...
.
- H4Jt: 1397cc (turbo-charged petrol engine used on Renault MéganeRenault MéganeThe Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1995. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles...
; unveiled late 2008) - H4M: 1598cc (petrol engine used on Renault Samsung SM3Renault Samsung SM3In April 2009, a redesigned SM3 was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show.The new SM3 is essentially a notchback Mégane 3 with minor cosmetic changes, also badged as Renault Fluence.-SM3 Z.E.:...
; unveiled April 2009)
J
The J family (also referred to as the Douvrin engineDouvrin engine
The Douvrin family was an all-aluminum straight-4 automobile engine designed in the early 1970s and produced from 1977 to 1996 by Compagnie Française de Mécanique, a joint-venture between Peugeot and Renault located in the town of Douvrin in northern France...
) was an all-aluminum overhead camshaft
Overhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
inline-4 overhead camshaft
Overhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
design jointly developed with PSA
PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
. Introduced in 1977, it was phased out in 1996 by the F series.
- J5R/J6R/J7R: 1995 cc
- J6T/J7T: 2165 cc
- J8S: 2068 cc
K
The K typeRenault K-Type engine
-KxJ Petrol Engine:The KxJ displaces 1390cc or 1.4L. It is an evolution from Renault Energy ExJ.-Applications :Starting 2011 Dacia replaced the old KxJ with Euro 5 1.2 and 1.6 liter engines.-Applications :-KxM Petrol Engine:...
is a major evolution of the E type.
- K4J: 1390 cc
- K4M: 1598 cc
- K7J: 1390 cc
- K7M: 1598 cc
- K9K: 1461 cc
L
The L type is an aluminum overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
petrol V6 developed jointly with PSA
PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
, who refer to it as the ES engine
PSA ES engine
The PSA ES engine or Renault L engine is a V6 engine used in automotive applications. It was co-developed by the PSA Group and Renault to replace the outdated PRV engine. It was introduced in 1997 with the Peugeot 406 Coupé....
:
Renault used this engine first in the Laguna
Renault Laguna
The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
in 1997, shortly after it became available in the Safrane
Renault Safrane
The Renault Safrane was an executive car designed and built by the French manufacturer Renault from 1992 to 2000. Throughout its lifespan it remained the most expensive and most luxurious Renault available...
, and the Espace
Renault Espace
The Renault Espace is a large MPV from French car-maker Renault. Generations 1-3 were sold under the Renault brand but manufactured by Matra. The current fourth generation model, which seats seven passengers, is an all-Renault product; the Renault Grand Espace is a long-wheelbase version with...
rated 194 PS. Engines after 2001 got a new injection system and variable valve timing, this variant is rated 211 PS, was being used in the Avantime
Renault Avantime
The Renault Avantime is a grand-touring coupé combining features of a 2+2 coupé and an MPV — marketed by the French manufacturer Renault, designed and manufactured by Matra, between 2001 and 2003...
, and the Laguna II V6
Renault Laguna
The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
.
The engine was also used in the Clio V6, rated 230 PS in the phase 1 vehicles, and 255 PS after the facelift.
- L7X: 2946 cc
M
The M engine is an overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
engine developed jointly with Nissan, who refers to it as the MR engine
Nissan MR engine
The MR is a family of straight-4 all-aluminum automobile engines with variable valve timing co-developed by Renault and Nissan. Renault calls it the M engine...
. Two Diesel versions are in use at Renault as of mid-2009, though the petrol versions already launched by Nissan will almost certainly be used as well
- M9R: 1995 cc, bore 84mm, stroke 90mm (diesel engine used in Nissan QashqaiNissan QashqaiThe Nissan Qashqai, known as the Nissan Dualis in Japan and Australia, is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2007...
, Renault MéganeRenault MéganeThe Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1995. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles...
, ScénicRenault ScénicThe Renault Scénic is a compact MPV produced by French automaker Renault, the first to be labelled as such in Europe. It is based on the chassis of the Mégane small family car. It became 1997 European Car of the Year on its launch in late 1996...
, LagunaRenault LagunaThe Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
, Vel SatisRenault Vel SatisThe Renault Vel Satis was an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Renault, launched at the 2001 Geneva Motorshow to replace the already-discontinued Safrane...
and EspaceRenault EspaceThe Renault Espace is a large MPV from French car-maker Renault. Generations 1-3 were sold under the Renault brand but manufactured by Matra. The current fourth generation model, which seats seven passengers, is an all-Renault product; the Renault Grand Espace is a long-wheelbase version with...
; launched early 2005) - M9T: 2298 cc, bore 85mm, stroke 101,3mm (diesel engine used in MasterRenault MasterRenault Master is the name used by French vehicle manufacturer Renault for its upper-medium size van — similar in size to the largest models of the more common Ford Transit....
and other vans, launched 2010) - M4R: 1997cc (petrol engine used on Renault ClioRenault ClioThe Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...
III, LagunaRenault LagunaThe Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
III, Megane IIIRenault MéganeThe Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1995. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles...
and FluenceFluenceIn physics, fluence is the flux integrated over time. For particles, it is defined as the total number of particles that intersect a unit area in a specific time interval of interest, and has units of m–2...
; launched November 2006)
N
Renault's N designation refers to the sourced all-aluminum Volvo modularVolvo Modular engine
The Volvo Modular engine is a family of straight-4, straight-5, and straight-6 automobile piston engine produced from the first year Volvo 960 appeared with the B6304F engine . It has an aluminium engine block and aluminium 4-valve DOHC cylinder heads and uses SFI fuel injection and has...
4-valve DOHC inline-4 -5 engines fitted in the Laguna
Renault Laguna
The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
and Safrane
Renault Safrane
The Renault Safrane was an executive car designed and built by the French manufacturer Renault from 1992 to 2000. Throughout its lifespan it remained the most expensive and most luxurious Renault available...
.
- N7Q: 2.0l (1,948 cm3) Bore 83.0 mm (3.27") Stroke 90.0 mm (3.55") 10.5:1Cr 100/102 kW (136/139 bhp) 06/'95 → 03/'01
- N7U: 2.5l (2,435 cm3) Bore 83.0 mm (3.27") Stroke 90.0 mm (3.55") 10.5:1Cr 121 kW (165 bhp) 07/'96 → 12/'00 (only Safrane)
P
The P engine is an overhead camshaftOverhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
Diesel V6 sourced from Isuzu and used in the Vel Satis
Renault Vel Satis
The Renault Vel Satis was an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Renault, launched at the 2001 Geneva Motorshow to replace the already-discontinued Safrane...
sedan and Espace
Renault Espace
The Renault Espace is a large MPV from French car-maker Renault. Generations 1-3 were sold under the Renault brand but manufactured by Matra. The current fourth generation model, which seats seven passengers, is an all-Renault product; the Renault Grand Espace is a long-wheelbase version with...
minivan:
- P9X: 2958 cc
RS
The RS Prefix is Renault's internal designation for their Formula 1Renault F1
Lotus Renault GP, formerly the Renault F1 Team, is a British Formula One racing team. The Oxfordshire-based team can trace its roots back through the Benetton team of the late 1980s and 1990s to the Toleman team of the early 1980s. Renault had also competed in various forms since , before taking...
racing engines.
- RS01: N/A V10 (65°) 3493 cc 650 bhp
- RS02: N/A V10 (65°) 3500 cc 660 bhp
- RS3(B,C): N/A V10 (67°) 3493 cc 700 bhp
- RS4: N/A V10 (67°) 3493 cc 750 bhp
- RS5: N/A V10 (67°) 3493 cc 780 bhp
- RS6(B): N/A V10 (67°) 3500 cc 790 bhp
- RS7(B,C): N/A V10 (67°) 3000 cc 750 bhp
- RS8(B): N/A V10 (67°) 2998 cc 750 bhp
- RS9(B): N/A V10 (71°) 3000 cc 755 bhp, 775 bhp
- RS21: N/A V10 (111°) 2997 cc 780 bhp
- RS22: N/A V10 (112°) 2998 cc 800+ bhp
- RS23(B): N/A V10 (112°) 2998 cc 800 bhp
- RS24(B): N/A V10 (72°) 2998 cc 820 bhp
- RS25(B,C,D,E): N/A V10 (72°) 2998 cc 800 bhp, 820 bhp, 850 bhp, 900 bhp
- RS26(B,C,D,E): N/A V8 (90°) 2398 cc 740 bhp, 750 bhp, 760 bhp, 770 bhp
- RS27: N/A V8 (90°) 2400 cc
S
The S engine was a cast-iron overhead valveOverhead valve
An overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...
inline-4 Diesel engine sourced from Italian engine manufacturer SOFIM. It has been used in the Trafic
Renault Trafic
The current Trafic resulted from a joint venture between German Opel, Japanese Nissan and French Renault. It is also sold as an Opel Vivaro, Vauxhall Vivaro and by Nissan as the Primastar....
and Master
Renault Master
Renault Master is the name used by French vehicle manufacturer Renault for its upper-medium size van — similar in size to the largest models of the more common Ford Transit....
utility van and the Safrane
Renault Safrane
The Renault Safrane was an executive car designed and built by the French manufacturer Renault from 1992 to 2000. Throughout its lifespan it remained the most expensive and most luxurious Renault available...
sedan since 1981:
- S8U/S9U: 2445 cc
- S9W: 2799 cc
V
The V engine is Renault's internal designation for the Nissan VQ engineNissan VQ engine
The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system...
, an overhead camshaft
Overhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
V6 used in the Vel Satis
Renault Vel Satis
The Renault Vel Satis was an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Renault, launched at the 2001 Geneva Motorshow to replace the already-discontinued Safrane...
sedan and Espace
Renault Espace
The Renault Espace is a large MPV from French car-maker Renault. Generations 1-3 were sold under the Renault brand but manufactured by Matra. The current fourth generation model, which seats seven passengers, is an all-Renault product; the Renault Grand Espace is a long-wheelbase version with...
minivan. The V designation is also used for an unrelated diesel V6 engine jointly developed by Renault and Nissan, used in the Renault Laguna
Renault Laguna
The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
coupé and designated V9X.
- V4Y: 3498 cc
- V9X: 2993 cc
X
The X engine (referred to as XZ and XY by PSAPSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
) was an all-aluminum overhead camshaft
Overhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
inline-4 jointly developed with PSA
PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
. Introduced in 1974, it powered the ill-fated Renault 14
Renault 14
The Renault 14 is a small family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1976 and 1983.It was the first car to be produced in large volumes at the company's then new plant at Douai, although small pilot runs of the Renault 5 had preceded the 14's production in the...
midsize car and was phased out in 1982 by evolutions of the C series:
- X1G: 1219 cc
- X2J: 1360 cc
Z
The Z engine, also known as the PRV enginePRV engine
The PRV engine is an automobile petrol V6 engine that was developed jointly by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo Cars – and sold from 1974 to 1998. It was gradually replaced after 1994 by another joint PSA-Renault design, known as the ES engine at PSA and the L engine at Renault.-Corporate history:The...
, was an aluminium overhead camshaft
Overhead camshaft
Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods...
V6 developed jointly with PSA
PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
and Volvo
Volvo
AB Volvo is a Swedish builder of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and construction equipment. Volvo also supplies marine and industrial drive systems, aerospace components and financial services...
in the early 1970s. Introduced in 1975 on the Renault 30, it also powered the 25
Renault 25
The Renault 25 is an executive car produced by the French automaker Renault from 1983 to 1992. During its time, the 25 was Renault's flagship, the most expensive, prestigious, and largest vehicle in the company's line-up. It placed second in the 1985 European Car of the Year contest...
, Safrane
Renault Safrane
The Renault Safrane was an executive car designed and built by the French manufacturer Renault from 1992 to 2000. Throughout its lifespan it remained the most expensive and most luxurious Renault available...
, Laguna
Renault Laguna
The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
, Espace
Renault Espace
The Renault Espace is a large MPV from French car-maker Renault. Generations 1-3 were sold under the Renault brand but manufactured by Matra. The current fourth generation model, which seats seven passengers, is an all-Renault product; the Renault Grand Espace is a long-wheelbase version with...
, and Alpine.
- Z7U: 2458 cc
- Z7V: 2664 cc
- Z6W/Z7W: 2849 cc
- Z7X: 2975, then 2963 cc