Technical Data of the Renault 8




General

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  R8 956 R8 Major R8 1108 R8 S
Type 4 door berline with rear engine
Identification number R 1130      
Production period 1962-1967 1964-1965 1967-1973 1968-1971

Engine

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  R8 956 R8 Major R8 1108 R8 S
Engine type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in line, overhead valves
Engine type number        
Placement Longitudinal, rear
Bore x Stroke [mm] 65 x 72 70 x 72 70 x 72 70 x 72
Cubic capacity [cm3] 956 1108 1108 1108
Output [SAE hp] @ [rpm] 44 @ 5200 50 @ 4600 46 @ 4600 60
Torque [Mkg @ rpm]   6 @ 2800    
Compression : 1 8,5 8,5    
Fuel system Rear mounted fuel tank (between engine and back seats), mechanical fuel pump and downdraught carburettor
Carburettor Solex
Starter Manual
Cooling system Fluid cooling, pressurized, sealed

Transmission

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Driven wheels Rear
Gearbox 3 speed, all synchromesh
Optional: 4 speed with 2,3,4 synchromesh
From 64: All synchromesh
4 speed, all synchromesh
Gear lever on floor
Gear ratios        
Final drive ratio        
Clutch Single dry plate, cable operated

Electrical system

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Battery [V], [Ah] 12

Roadholding and directional equipment

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Front suspension Independent, coil springs, telescopic shock-absorbers
Rear suspension Independent, swing axles, coil springs, hydraulic shock-absorbers
Tyres 145 x 380
Steering type rack and pinion
Steering ratio  
Turning circle [m] 9,25
Brakes Hydraulic system, discs front and rear
Dual brake system Not available
Brake servo Not available
Handbrake Mechanical on rear wheels

Weights, Volumes, Dimensions and Relating Issues

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  R8 956 R8 Major R8 1108 R8 S
Weight [kg]   720 765  
Max. weight [kg]     1100  
Fuel tank [l] 38
Engine oil [l]   2,5    
Length [mm] 3995
Width [mm] 1490
Height [mm] 1410
Wheelbase [mm] 2270
Track [mm] Front: 1256
Rear: 1226
Boot space [dm3] 240

Performance

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  R8 956 R8 Major R8 1108 R8 S
Top speed [km/h] 128 132 130  
Cruising speed [km/h]   110 110  
Fuel consumption [km/l]   13 11-13  

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