Renault 8 R1130

Renault R8 at the Bedford Classic show, Woburn

Renault R8 at the Bedford Classic show, Woburn

Renault 8 R1130 - key facts

  • Introduced in 1962, the end came for the Renault 8 R1130 in 1971.
  • The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 42 bhp.
  • The maximum speed of the Renault 8 R1130 was 82 mph.
  • A total of 1,316,134 units were manufactured (All variants).
Renault 8 R1130 Specifications
Production 1,316,134
All variants
From 1962
Until 1971
Bodywork
Body StyleSaloon
Dimensions
Length13ft 1in4m
Kerb Weight1568lb/0.7ton711kg
Engine
Engine displacement956cc58cu in
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output42bhp @ 5200rpm41PS @ 5200rpm
Specific Output44bhp/litre0.72bhp/cu in
Torque Output55lbft @ 2500rpm75Nm @ 2500rpm
Specific Torque78Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight60bhp/ton
Standing Qtr mile21.8 seconds
Top speed82mph132km/h
Chassis
Engine locationRear
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring
BrakesDiscs front and rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual or Automatic
Number of gears4
Data Links
Bodywork Dimensions Engine Performance Chassis
Next Events
Enfield Pageant of Motoring Humber Bridge Classic Night Drive through Time Motor Gala Bognor Regis Deal Classic Car & Motor Show Porsche Car Club at Brooklands
Car Data Select
Show Images
Classic Austin at the Newport Pagnell Carnival A Ford Cortina Mark II 1500 Helicopter rides at Newton Longville. This Bell 206B JetRanger ll was built in 1980, and is fitted with a ALLISON 250-C20B Engine. A Wolseley 1500 Saloon at the BMC/BL Rally, Peterborough 2008 A 1964 Austin Cooper S A Ford Prefect 100E
Next months events
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular and Cheshire Autojumble British Hill Climb Championship Goodwood Breakfast Club Stony Stratford Classic Car Festival Ace Cafe German bikes n Cars Night Notts Classic Car and Bike Show Rolleston 4th Charity Transport Festival Yorkshire Classic Car and Bike show plus Land Rover display The Surrey Classic Car Bike and Mini Show Ace Cafe Mod n Mini night Ingleton Village fayre and classic vehicle show Scottish Borders Historic Motoring Extravaganza Mudeford Meet Garstang Classic Vehicle Show and Autojumble London to Brighton Classic Car Run Cambridge Autojumble at Histon FC White Lion Classic Breakfast Meet 40th Scottish Borders Historic Motoring Extravaganza Bromley Pageant of Motoring Ace Cafe Petrolhead Nirvana meet

Popular Shows

Popular Car Data

Popular Image Searches

classic-carshow.com - Classic car shows and events home