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Renault 8

1962 – 1971 France

A classic from the 1960s, the Renault 8 was built from 1962 to 1971. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 42 to 43 hp. The lightest version weighs only 726 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Renault 8
Body styleNot specified
Production1962 – 1971
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power42 – 43 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed135 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.0L 4MT (42 HP)
1.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 42 hp — — 4-speed manual
1.1L 4MT (43 HP)
1.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 43 hp — 135 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
956 cm3 (58 ci)
Power
31 KW @ 5200 RPM42 HP @ 5200 RPM42 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
55 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM75 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
135 - 380

Dimensions

Length
157.1 in (3990 mm)
Width
58.5 in (1486 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
49.3/48 in (1,252/1,219 mm)
Wheelbase
89.4 in (2271 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.5 cuFT (241 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1601 lbs (726 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1108 cm3 (68 ci)
Power
32 KW @ 4600 RPM43 HP @ 4600 RPM43 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
57 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM77 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
135 - 380

Dimensions

Length
157.1 in (3990 mm)
Width
58.5 in (1486 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
49.3/48 in (1,252/1,219 mm)
Wheelbase
89.4 in (2271 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.5 cuFT (241 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1764 lbs (800 kg)
Length3,990 mm
Width1,486 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,271 mm
Curb weight726 – 800 kg
Torque75 – 77 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.