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Renault 8
General information | |
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| Model | Renault 8 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 45 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 956 ccm (58.34 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 956 ccm (58.34 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 48.00 PS (35 kW or 47 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 78 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 70.0 x 72.0 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0649 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 3380 litres (893 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 740 kg (1,631.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3990 mm (157.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2280 mm (89.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 38.0 litres (10.04 gallons) |
