This 1993 Renault R19 16S Is The Grandfather Of The Megane R.S. | Carscoops carscoops
Starting with the basics, the R19 was launched in 1988 and received a facelift in 1992, keeping it in production until the Megane replaced it in 1996. The pictured example is in the most fitting three-door hatchback form . It was produced in 1993 and despite its age, it remains in pristine condition, having traveled only 56,000 km since it came out of the dealership.The 16S name is short for 16 Soupapes . Under the bonnet lies a naturally aspirated 1.
In terms of straight-line performance, the R19 16S accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds which was slightly slower than the non-catalysed pre-facelift model and borderline slow for today’s standards. Flat out, the model could reach a top speed of 215 km/h . Still, driving fun has nothing to do with numbers.
Back in the day, automotive journalists praised the R19 16S for its handling thanks to the version-specific suspension setup and the larger disc brakes. Personally, I spent some time in my late grandfather’s 1992 Renault 19 sedan with the 1.
The listing describes the R19 as the perfect car for “driving to the bakery on a sunny Sunday morning for an order of baguette and French cheese”. While we wouldn’t go that far, the 16S is definitely worth our attention as a sporty model from the early days of
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