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1963 Renault 8

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Build Start: 1963

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1963
Model Variant: 8

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity: 38.6litres
Track/tread (front): 1251mm
Length: 3990mm
Height: 1359mm
Kerb weight: 726kg
Wheelbase: 2270mm
Track/tread (rear): 1219mm
Width: 1486mm
Ground clearance: 152mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Renault
Capacity: 1 litre (956cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.9
Specific output(Net): 32.8 kW/litre44.5 ps/litre, 43.9 bhp/litre0.72 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1.03
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 65 × 72mm
Specific torque(Net): 78.45 Nm/litre, 0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: rear
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.37

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Performance

maximum power output(Net): 42.6 PS (42 bhp) (31.3 kW)at 5200 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 23.18kg/kW
maximum torque(Net): 75 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 58.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500
Front Suspension: I.CS.
Turning Circle: 9.10 m
Rear suspension: I.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 985.9kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di

Other

Unitary Capacity: 239cc
RAC rating: 10.5
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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