Renault 19 was in accordance with the slogan 'machine for the life of' the result of the program, which had a goal to develop a European standard for cars of the middle class 'M1'. Development lasted only 42 months – a very short time, especially for such a good car. Development began in November 1984. Already in July 1985, after 8 months of work was approved by the exterior design of the car, and after another 5 months, was approved by the dashboard. Prior to April 1986 had been completed the exact work on the interior space, and before long-awaited appearance of R19 in May 1988 on the test machines dashed off more than 7.5 million miles to test equipment.
The exterior design was developed R19 corporate divisions 'Renault Design' in collaboration with Italian designer Giorgio Giugiaro. First developed by sports models (16V) with the most powerful and productive chassis, brakes, and better aerodynamics, to later apply these design decisions and elements in a more 'normal' versions. External vidR19 optimized for testing in a wind tunnel, and there was the exponent cW 0.31 (for comparison: Opel Astra 1998, has the same meaning, but it was developed 10 years later, for reasons of economy!). R19 16V additionally has a lower chassis, front and rear spoiler and new side skirts, and thus reaches cW 0.30. These values are achieved 'highly cluttered' hood and windshield, as well as the design of headlamps and bumper with integrated spoiler. The side wings extended in all series, and the rear portion of R19 is raised and has an integrated spoiler in order to ensure optimal aerodynamic flow. Die Crashstruktur des R19 V Renault 19 low planted gutters and aerodynamically optimized mounted exterior mirrors.
Metal Body Renault 19 initially treated by 34%. Used 3 types of metal: – one-sided galvanized sheets for doors, fences stove, glasses, front shock absorbers, a lower cross member and the structural parts of the lower body parts – a two-sided galvanized sheet for the hood to protect from rocks and so on. – R19 cover the wings with their wide-set wings is a comfortable car, equipped with a reliable engine and comes in four body-versions: 5-door hatchback ,3-door Hatchback ,4-door sedan, a convertible. These four bodies were equipped with 10 different engines in 13 different models. In 1992 was presented completely revised Phase 2 Renault 19 in a new body and new dvigatelyami.Vobschem, Renault 19 was successful project, which made the French state-owned concern over competitive and ensure the success of the then all other models of Renault. In 1995 he was represented by a sequence of this wonderful car – Renault Megane, which with its new ideas and solutions successfully continuing the success story of R19. After completion of the production of Renault 19 was in demand on the market for used cars in Germany. At the moment this market there are many well-kept copies. The most common engine – 1.8 l with 73ls – will satisfy most requirements of the driver. First of all, better-equipped R19 (TSE, txe Phase 1 and rt 2 nd phase) is an object envy the owners of the Golf and Kadett, as central locking with remote control and power windows were set up to mid-90's is not everywhere in the base, and on some models were not even available.