Renault : 11

The Renault 11, introduced in 1983, was a versatile small family car offered in three- and five-door hatchback forms, sharing its platform with the Renault 9 saloon. Styled by Robert Opron’s team, it featured aerodynamic lines and a practical, spacious interior, with later models gaining a distinctive wraparound front-end treatment. The 11 stood out in its class by offering advanced features such as a voice warning system on certain trims, and it gained motorsport kudos through the turbocharged Renault 11 Turbo, which enjoyed rallying success in the Group A era. Built until 1989 in Europe, it sold widely across global markets.

Magazine Articles

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    Newcomers : Talkative Renault

    Spawned from the R9 saloon the R11 hatch is a sound prospect

    CAR Magazine · May 1983
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    Giant Test

    Renault 11GTL v Austin Maestro 1.3L v Ford Escort 1.3GL

    CAR Magazine · September 1983
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    Newcomers : Re-engined Regie

    The new hatchback Renault 9's big fault - poor engines - has been beaten with the release of a new 1.7

    CAR Magazine · January 1984