Technical Data of the Renault 8 |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Type | 4 door berline with rear engine | |
Identification number | R .... | R.1135 |
Production period | 1964-1965 | 1965-1970 |
Engine |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Engine type | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in line, overhead valves | |
Engine type number | 812 | |
Placement | Longitudinal, rear | |
Bore x Stroke [mm] | 74,5 x 72 | |
Cubic capacity [cm3] | 1108 | 1255 |
Output [SAE hp] @ [rpm] | 90 | 103 @ 6 750 |
Torque [mkg @ rpm] | 11,9 @ 5000 | |
Compression : 1 | 10,5 | |
Fuel system | fuel tank (front/rear), mechanical fuel pump and downdraught carburettor | |
Carburettor | Weber 40 DCOE | |
Carburettor data: Choke tube Main jet Air compensation jet Idle jet Accelerator pump jet Needle valve [mm] Float level [mm] |
32 125 200 F8 / 0,45 emulsifier F 15 1,5 8,5 |
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Starter | Manual | |
Ignition type | Contact breaker and coil, distributor with centrifugal and vacuum advance | |
Sparkplugs | Champion N 62 R Marchal H 32 RG |
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Electrode gap [mm] | 0,70 - 0,80 | |
Cooling system | Fluid cooling, pressurized, sealed |
Transmission |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Driven wheels | Rear | |
Gearbox | 4, All synchromesh | 5, All synchromesh |
Gear lever | On floor | |
Gear ratios | First: 3,61 Second: 2,37 Third: 1,70 Fourth: 1,30 Fifth: 1,03 Reverse: 3,08 |
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Final drive ratio | 4,125 (8 x 33) | |
Final drive ratio, special | 4,571 (7 x 32) 3,77 (9x14) |
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Clutch | ? |
Electrical system |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Battery [V], [Ah] | 12, 45 |
Roadholding and directional equipment |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Front suspension | Independent, coil springs, telescopic shock-absorbers | |
Rear suspension | Independent, swing axles, coil springs, hydraulic shock-absorbers | |
Front wheel alignment | Camber: 1° 40' (unladen) Toe-in: +2 - -1 mm (half laden) Castor: 9° ± 2° (unladen) King pin inclination: 9° 30' |
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Tyres | 135 x 380 | |
Tyre pressures [kg/cm²] | Front: 1,3 Rear: 2 - 2,2 |
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Steering type | rack and pinion | |
Steering ratio | ? | |
Turning circle [m] | ? | |
Brakes | Hydraulic system, discs front and rear | |
Dual brake system | ? | |
Brake servo | ? | |
Handbrake | Mechanical on rear wheels |
Weights, Volumes, Dimensions and Relating Issues |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Weight [kg] | 850 | |
Max. weight [kg] | 1150 | |
Max. weight of unbraked trailer [kg] | 425 | |
Max. weight of braked trailer [kg] | 750 | |
Fuel tank [l] | rear: 38 front: 26 |
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Engine oil [l] (filter + cooler included) | 3,2 SAE 20W/40 |
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Gearbox/differential oil [l] | 2,0 | |
Cooling system [l] | 7,1 | |
Length [mm] | 3995 | |
Width [mm] | 1490 | |
Height [mm] | 1380 | |
Wheelbase [mm] | 2270 | |
Track [mm] | Front: 1 268 Rear: 1 238 |
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Ground clearance [mm] (laden) | 11,7 |
Performance |
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R8 G 1108 | R8 G 1255 | |
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Top speed [km/h] | 170 | 180 |
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Last modified: Saturday, July 1, 2000 at 15h22