Renault 8 1966 specs
General information
| Model: | Renault 8 |
| Year: | 1966 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Renault |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 956 ccm |
| Max power: | 48 PS (36 kW) at 5200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 78 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 70 x 72 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 130 km/h (80.8 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0649 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 3380 litres (893 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 740 kg (1631.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3990 mm (157.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2280 mm (89.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 38 litres (10.04 gallons) |






















