









(1939 model)
| Marque (make) | Renault | Issued from | 1939 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Eight | Issued until | |
| Serie | Eight | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Renault | Country | FR,BR,AR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3759 mm / 148.0 in / 148.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.60 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 2350 mm / 92.5 in / 92.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 27 l / 6.0 UK gal / 7.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Renault | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 58.0 mm / 2.28 in / 2.28 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.61 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1003 cm3 / 61.2 cu in / 61.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | side valve (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 250.75 cm3/cylinder / 15.302 cu in/cylinder / 15.302 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 5.10 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | other | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | LA.TL. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Renault Eight