1968 Renault 8S

Renault 8S is an automobile that has a 4 door saloon body style with a rear mounted engine that delivers power to the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.1 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it has an output of 52 bhp (53 PS/39 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 81 N·m (60 lb·ft/8.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Renault 8S weighs a claimed 770 kg at the kerb. It is said to be able to manage a top speed of 147 km/h or 91 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3995 mm
Weight
770 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
53 PS / 52 bhp / 39 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
81 Nm / 60 ft.lb / 8.3 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
147 km/h / 91 mph

1968 Renault 8S specifications

1968 Renault 8S data
bodywork
Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español English
Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2270 mm	89.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Length	3995 mm	157.3 inches
Width	1490 mm	58.7 inches
Height	1405 mm	55.3 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	770 kg	1698 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	38 litres	8.4 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Renault
Engine code	688-09
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 (DIN)	53 PS (52 bhp) (39 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	81 Nm (60 ft·lb) (8.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	35 kW/litre 47.6 ps/litre 46.9 bhp/litre 0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	73.1 Nm/litre 0.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	1 Weber 32 DIR carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	918.7 kPa (133.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
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	37.8 s
Maximum speed	147 km/h (91 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 68.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 50.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 67.53 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.86 kg/kW 33.17 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	135-380
Tyres rear	135-380
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	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	72193
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 Renault 8S added before December 1995. Last modified 2018-02-04.