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Renault 8 Specs

(1963 - ) Technical Specifications

Petrol

58.3 cu-in
956 cm³

Inline 4

42 HP
43 PS / 32 kW

55 lb-ft
75.0 Nm

Renault 8 Body, Model and Production details

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


Renault 8 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Solex carb

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine displacement :	58.3 cu-in / 956 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	2.56 x 2.83 inches 65.00 x 72.00 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.50

Horsepower :	42 HP / 43 PS / 32 kW @ 5200 rpm

Maximum torque :	55 lb-ft / 75.0 Nm @ 5200 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 4.37


Renault 8 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	10 gallons 38.6 L 8.4 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	No


Renault 8 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	89.37 inches / 227 cm

Length :	157.09 inches / 399 cm

Width :	58.5 inches / 148.6 cm

Height :	53.5 inches / 135.9 cm

Front Axle :	49.25 inches / 125.1 cm

Rear Axle :	47.99 inches / 121.9 cm

Ground clearance :	5.98 inches / 15.2 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1601 lbs / 726 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	16.9 kg/hp


Renault 8 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	3.500 turns

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs.