1963 Renault 8 specifications

1963 Renault 8 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2270 mm 89.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1251 mm 49.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3990 mm 157.1 inches
Width 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 726 kg 1601 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 38.6 litres 8.5 [10.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
956 cc
(58.339 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 65 × 72 mm
2.56 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
42.6 PS (42 bhp) (31.3 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
75 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
32.8 kW/litre
44.5 ps/litre
43.9 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
78.45 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 985.9 kPa (143 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 239 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
58.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
43.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
57.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.18 kg/kW
38.72 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 9.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.03
Final drive ratio 4.37
general
Carfolio.com ID72072
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Renault 8 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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