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Renault 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 70.00 mm × 72.00 mm 2.76 in × 2.83 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.1 litre 1108 cc (67.614 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 43.6 PS (43.0 bhp) (32.1 kW) @ 4600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 56.06 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 77.0 Nm (57 ft·lb) (7.9 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 873.3 kPa (126.7 psi)
Specific torque 69.49 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 277 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2267 mm
wheelbase 89.3 in
Length (milimeters) 3988 mm
Length (inches) 157 in
Width (milimeters) 1486 mm
Width (inches) 58.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 767 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1691 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.03
Final drive ratio 4.12

General information

RAC rating 12.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1966 Renault 8 PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1966

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