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Renault 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 65.00 mm × 72.00 mm 2.56 in × 2.83 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1 litre 956 cc (58.339 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
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 57.85 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 985.9 kPa (143 psi)
Specific torque 78.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 239 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2270 mm
wheelbase 89.4 in
Length (milimeters) 3990 mm
Length (inches) 157.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1486 mm
Width (inches) 58.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 726 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1601 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 38.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 9.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.03
Final drive ratio 4.37

General information

RAC rating 10.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Renault 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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