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Little big brother - Renault 8 Major in the (historic) test

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Created on December 19, 1964

Reading time 23min

Written by:

Clauspeter Becker

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - mit diesem Wagen war man gut 'angezogen'

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - die Zweckform ist zeitlos

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - der R8 war keine Abweichung von der Normalroute

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - auch der 'Major' gab sich schlicht

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - wirkte moderner als manche seiner Konkurrenten damals

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - was sich wohl besser gehalten hat, der R8 oder die damals moderne Architektur

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Renault R8 Major (1965) - war auch auf engeren Strassen zuhause

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - mehr als ein Hauch von Paris

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - der Fotograf und das Modell bewiesen Humor mit dieser Darstellung

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - wie ein Mannequin auf dem Laufsteg - Genfer Automobilsalon 1964

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - der Major unterschied sich vor allem unter dem Blech vom Vorgängermodell

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - so sieht der Major von hinten aus

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - Armaturenbrett im Stil der Zeit

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - das originale Interieur des R8

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - mit praktischen Ablagefächern

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - mit respektablem Kofferraum - Genfer Automobilsalon 1964

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Renault R8 (1963) - als Teil der Renault-Palette von 1963

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Renault R8 Major (1964) - Durchsichtszeichnung des heckmotorisierten R8

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Renault R8 (1962) - das Design kann einen Praxisbezug nicht verleugnen

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Renault R8 (1962) - vier weit öffnende Türen

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Renault R8 (1962) - Blick in den Motorraum

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Renault R8 (1964) - genannt Sierra, 1,1-Liter-Motor mit fünf Kurbelwellenlagern - Genfer Automobilsalon 1964

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Renault R8 (1962) - Interieur mit offener Türe

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Renault R8 (1962) - die praktischen Kleinigkeiten

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Renault R8 (1963) - viel Platz im Fond, nicht nur für kleine Kinder - Fotos aus Verkaufsprospekt

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Renault R8 (1962) - Werbeillustration

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Renault 8 S (1972) - in Gelb

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Summary

As the "Major", the Renault 8 combined small car dimensions with mid-range comfort. With four doors, comfortable seats and the 45 hp "Sierra" engine, the inconspicuous rear-engined car was a car for all those for whom their own well-being while driving was more important than the external prestige of their surroundings. In addition, the small Renault had excellent disc brakes on all four wheels, giving it an edge over almost all of its larger competitors. This historical test report sets out the advantages of the Renault 8 Major.

This article contains the following chapters

Bodywork
Chassis
Steering
Brakes
Engine
Gearbox
Suspension
Riding characteristics
In the long run
Technical data & measured values

Estimated reading time: 23min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Since the demise of the frigate, the Régie Nationale des Usines Renault has limited itself to building relatively small cars. And it seems that this voluntary restriction has not been a bad idea so far. As a major manufacturer of small cars, the plant has been able to consolidate its position at home and at least maintain it on some export markets. Even losses here and there (Germany, USA) were not able to change much about this concept, because in the end, the emphatically economical cars were still well received by the French, who were practiced in moderation, and related tribes. Nevertheless, such a narrowly conceived sales strategy could not, of course, remain without consequences, or rather, without appropriate compensatory measures. Like every factory, Renault must also endeavor to keep customers once they have been won over. If one is not in a position to offer a Fiat or Opel type program, one must at least strive to get the best efficiency out of what is already available.

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