The 1.7-liter eight-valve Renault F2N engine was introduced in the autumn of 1983 and became the precursor of the entire series of iron OHC engines by the company, with the camshaft located in the cylinder head. It is known from models such as Renault 9, 11, 19, 21, Clio, as well as Volvo 300 and 400 series. F series: F1N, F2R, F3N, F3P, F3R, F4P, F4R, F4Rt, F5R, F7P, and F7R.
| Engine make | F2N |
| Power system | carburetor |
| Engine type | row |
| Engine capacity | 1721 cm³ |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cylinder diameter | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 - 10 |
| Power | 73 - 92 HP |
| Torque | 125 - 138 nm |
| Environmental class | — |
The weight of the F2N engine according to the catalog is 121 kg. The engine number F2N is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. If the car suddenly starts vibrating, sneezing, jerking, or stalling, then the search for the cause should start with the carburetor. And it doesn't matter if you have a Solex or Weber, both are considered capricious. Timing belt breakage. We have often heard about the belt breakage on these power units. Usually, owners who do not monitor the condition of the timing belt are to blame. Despite the gaps in the pistons, valves bend in 100% of cases. Overheating. Thermostat sticking often leads to engine overheating and block warping. You will find out about this when the cylinder head gasket burns three times a month. Nothing can be done, only replacement.
| 5 (C40) | 1986 - 1991 |
| 9 (X42) | 1983 - 1988 |
| 19 (X53) | 1988 - 1989 |
| 21 (L48) | 1986 - 1993 |
| Clio 1 (X57) | 1990 - 1994 |
| 340 I (343) | 1986 - 1991 |
| 360 I (345) | 1986 - 1989 |
| 440 I (445) | 1988 - 1990 |
| 460 I (464) | 1989 - 1990 |
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