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january 25, 2017 - Renault

Renault enters four Renault 8 Gordinis in the 2017 Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique

arcelona, January 25, 2017 - Renault today announced it will take part in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2017 involving four teams at the wheel of #renault 8 Gordinis:

  • Team n°5: Manu Guigou / Jean-Pierre Prevot
  • Team n°8: Jean Ragnotti / Sebastien Delanney
  • Team n°12: Michel Leclere / Michel Duvernay
  • Team n°14: Guillaume Chancel / François-Paul Forgeoux

 


The #renault 8 Gordini, a legend!

Few cars can have made such an impact during their time as the #renault 8 Gordini, prompting #renault to enter #renault 8 Gordinis in this competition. This was one the most popular sports models ever made by #renault, offering a top speed of 175 km/h at a very affordable price.

The #renault 8 Gordini appeared in 1964 to open up the thrill of sports driving to a whole generation. Though the “Gorde”, as it was affectionately known, was based on the #renault 8 Major, racetrack modifications at the hand of wizard Amédée Gordini left it largely unrecognisable.

Nothing was done halfway: the original model’s sensible engine was transfigured to squeeze out almost twice the power, with changes like a new cylinder head and two splendid Weber carburetors. Then the suspension, steering, brakes and equipment were upgraded to achieve a the top speed of 175 km/h. Visual signs of this remarkable sporting aptitude included round instrument dials and a smart blue finish with white stripes. The 1108 cc engine of the initial release gave way to a 1255 cc unit with the 1966 facelift, which also brought in the tell-tale dual headlamps. The Gordini Cup, introduced the same year, went a long way to developing the #renault 8 Gordini myth, consolidating its reputation with an impressive list of #racing honours. Many #racing drivers learned their craft at the wheel of a #renault 8 Gordini, and hold very fond memories of it. In 1970, the great little #renault 8 Gordini finally gave way to a #renault 12 model bearing the same name.

The four #renault 8 Gordinis entered by #renault are equipped with Michelin X M + S 89 tyres of dimensions 135X15 which have already proved their efficiency in previous editions.