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1962 Renault 8

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Build Start: 1962

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General

Build Start: 1962
Model Variant: 8

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2270mm
Track/tread (rear): 1230mm
Width: 1490mm
Ground clearance: 145mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 38litres
Track/tread (front): 1260mm
Length: 4200mm
Height: 1410mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.38
Engine Manufacturer: Renault
Capacity: 1 litre (956cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.9
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1.03
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 65 × 72mm
Specific output(DIN): 40.8 bhp/litre0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 72.18 Nm/litre, 0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: rear

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW)at 5200 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 32 PDIST carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 260mm
Brakes F/R: Di/Di
Rear brake diameter: 260mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 907kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 145 x 380
Tyres Front: 145 x 380

Other

Unitary Capacity: 239cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 10.5
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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