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Renault 8
1964 – 1970
France
A classic from the 1960s, the Renault 8 was built from 1964 to 1970. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 95 to 105 hp. The lightest version weighs only 850 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1962 – 1971), peak power rose from 43 to 105 hp, and minimum weight went up by 124 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1964 – 1970
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power95 – 105 hp
0–100 km/h10.9 – 12.3 s
Top speed171 – 174 km/h
Fuel economy0.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 5MT (95 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 95 hp | 12.3 s | 171 | 5-speed manual |
| 1300 5MT (105 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 10.9 s | 174 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1108 cm3 (68 ci)
- Power
- 69.9 KW @ 6500 RPM95 HP @ 6500 RPM94 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 72 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM98 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- 2 Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135/80/15
Dimensions
- Length
- 157 in (3988 mm)
- Width
- 58.5 in (1486 mm)
- Height
- 51.5 in (1308 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 49.3/48 in (1,252/1,219 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.5 in (2273 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1881 lbs (853 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2535 lbs (1150 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1255 cm3 (77 ci)
- Power
- 77.2 KW @ 6750 RPM105 HP @ 6750 RPM104 BHP @ 6750 RPM
- Torque
- 86 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM117 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- 2 Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 108 mph (174 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 135/80/15
Dimensions
- Length
- 157 in (3988 mm)
- Width
- 58.5 in (1486 mm)
- Height
- 51.5 in (1308 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 49.3/48 in (1,252/1,219 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.5 in (2273 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.5
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1874 lbs (850 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2535 lbs (1150 kg)
Length3,988 mm
Width1,486 mm
Height1,308 mm
Wheelbase2,273 mm
Curb weight850 – 853 kg
Torque98 – 117 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
