1966 Renault 8

The 8 is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) road car with a rear positioned engine, produced by Renault. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.1 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 43 bhp (43.6 PS/32.1 kW) at 4600 rpm and 77 Nm (57 lbft/7.9 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox supplies the power to the driven wheels. The stated weight at the kerb is 767 kg. Top stated speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3988 mm
Weight
767 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
43.6 PS / 43 bhp / 32.1 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
77 Nm / 57 ft.lb / 7.9 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
130 km/h / 81 mph

1966 Renault 8 specifications

1966 Renault 8 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2267 mm	89.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3988 mm	157 inches
Width	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Height	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	767 kg	1691 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Renault
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1108 cc (67.614 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	70 × 72 mm 2.76 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.97
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque	77 Nm (57 ft·lb) (7.9 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	28.9 kW/litre 39.3 ps/litre 38.8 bhp/litre 0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	69.49 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	873.3 kPa (126.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	277 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 56.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 56.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 23.92 kg/kW 39.96 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.03
Final drive ratio	4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID	72028
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1966 Renault 8 added before December 1995. Last modified 2018-02-04.