Renault's clean looking, some say bland, 21 saloon should be taking on a new performance image by autumn, with a more potent turbo model.
Performance Car, March 1987
Stepping up
Renault 21 TXE v Mazda 626 2.0i v Toyota Camry 2.0GLi
Fast Lane, May 1987
Turbo for 21
Two performance derivatives of the Renault 21 are on the way. First will be a two-litre turbo, producing around 155bhp and giving a top speed of over 130mph together with around seven second 0-60mph acceleration.
Fast Lane, May 1987
Twin Test
Audi 80 1.8E v Renault 21TXE
Performance Car, June 1988
The Changeling
As this magazine hits the newsstands, the new Renault 21 Turbo hits the streets of Britain. This supremely attractive and strikingly fast car represents Renault's latest attempt at finding the right compromise between performance and creature comfort.