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Renault 8 Specs

(1963 - ) Technical Specifications

Petrol

956 cm³
58.3 cu-in

Inline 4

43 PS
42 HP / 32 kW

75.0 Nm
55 lb-ft

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 :	956 cm³ / 58.3 cu-in

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

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.50

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

Maximum torque :	75.0 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 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 :	38.6 L 10 US gallons 8.4 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	No


Renault 8 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	227 cm / 89.37 inches

Length :	399 cm / 157.09 inches

Width :	148.6 cm / 58.5 inches

Height :	135.9 cm / 53.5 inches

Front Axle :	125.1 cm / 49.25 inches

Rear Axle :	121.9 cm / 47.99 inches

Ground clearance :	15.2 cm / 5.98 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	726 kg / 1601 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	16.9 kg/hp


Renault 8 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

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

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

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.