Renault 9 V1r120 1.46 →

: This specific alphanumeric code is often found on automotive parts like instrument clusters or odometers . It likely designates a particular production batch or calibration for the speedometer needle. Interesting Facts about the Renault 9

: It wasn't just a French car; it was built in countries ranging from Colombia and Argentina to Turkey (where production lasted until 2000). RENAULT 9 V1R120 1.46

: While standard models were modest, the Renault 9 Turbo was a true 80s "hot hatch" in a sedan body, reaching 100 km/h in roughly 8.5 seconds . : This specific alphanumeric code is often found

: The 1.46 in your query likely refers to the 1.4-liter engine variants, which were the most common for this model. These engines, often the "C-Type" Cleon-Fonte, typically produced between 60 and 72 horsepower . : While standard models were modest, the Renault

The reference appears to be a specific technical identifier, likely for a component like a speedometer or a gearbox module , rather than the car's general model name. In the context of the Renault 9 , a car famous for its 1980s practicality and its tenure as the 1982 European Car of the Year . The Context of the Renault 9

The Renault 9 (and its hatchback sibling, the Renault 11) was a small family car produced between 1981 and 1989.

: In North America, a modified version was sold as the Renault Alliance through American Motors Corporation (AMC) and even won Motor Trend’s 1983 Car of the Year award.

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