Douvrin Engine - 2.0

2.0

The 2.0 L (1995 cc) was an oversquare design with a single overhead camshaft, an 88 mm (3.5 in) bore, and an 82 mm (3.2 in) stroke. It was produced in a variety of configurations:

• normally aspirated 8-valve, single-barrel carburetor, 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp), from 1978 to 1993 (specific to Renault)
• normally aspirated 8-valve, double-barrel carburetor, 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp), from 1977 to 1992 (used by Renault and PSA)
• normally aspirated 8-valve, multipoint fuel injection, 120 PS (107 with catalytic converter), from 1986 to 1996 (specific to Renault)
• normally aspirated 12-valve, multipoint fuel injection, 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp), from 1989 to 1996 (specific to Renault)
• turbocharged 8-valve, multipoint fuel injection, 175 PS (162 with catalytic converter), from 1987 to 1993 (specific to Renault)

Though somewhat dull (with a 6,000 rpm redline only) and slow to throttle response, the normally aspirated 8-valve versions proved extremely reliable. Mileages of over 300,000 km (190,000 mi) without major repairs are not uncommon. The 12-valvers are much livelier and also boast above-average reliability. The turbocharged versions have only average reliability.

Applications:

• Citroën CX
• Renault 18
• Renault 20
• Renault 21
• Renault 25
• Renault Safrane
• Renault Espace
• Renault Fuego
• Renault Trafic
• Peugeot 505