| Main Params |
| Photo |
|
|
| Car name |
Renault 8
|
Chevrolet Corvette
|
| Car type |
passenger cars
|
passenger cars
|
| Car body type |
sedan
|
cabriolet
|
| Model |
renault
|
chevrolet
|
| Variant |
8
|
corvette
|
| Modification |
1.1 MT (43 hp)
|
3.9 AT (150 hp)
|
| Release of cars |
1962
|
1953
|
| The end of production |
1973
|
1962
|
| Engine |
| Boost type |
No |
No |
| Compression ratio |
No |
8 |
| Cylinder arrangement |
in-line |
in-line |
| Engine capacity, cm³ |
1108 |
3859 |
| Engine location |
rear |
front, longitudinal |
| Engine power supply system |
carburetor |
carburetor |
| Engine type |
petrol |
petrol |
| Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm |
43 / 32 at — |
150 / 110 at — |
| Maximum torque, N*m at rpm |
undefined at — |
302 at — |
| Number of cylinders |
4 |
6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder |
2 |
2 |
| General information |
| Brand country |
France |
USA |
| Model assembly |
France |
USA |
| Number of doors |
4 |
2 |
| Sizes in mm |
| Front track width |
No |
1448 |
| Height |
1375 |
1303 |
| Length |
4000 |
4242 |
| Rear track width |
No |
1494 |
| Wheelbase |
2270 |
2591 |
| Width |
1490 |
1834 |
| Suspension and brakes |
| Front brakes |
drum |
disc |
| Rear brakes |
No |
disc |
| Type of front suspension |
independent, spring |
independent, spring |
| Type of rear suspension |
No |
dependent, leaf spring |
| Transmission |
| Drive type |
rear |
rear |
| Number of gears |
3 |
2 |
| Transmission |
mechanical |
automatic |
| Volume and weight |
| Fuel tank capacity, l |
No |
60 |