Renault - 8, 10 & 12

Tuesday 4 August 2009
The Renault 8 (Renault R8 until 1964) and Renault 10 are two small family cars produced by the French vehicle manufactuer Renault in the 1960s and early 1970s. The 8 was launched in 1962, and the 10, a more upmarket version of the 8, was launched in 1965. Both ceased production and sales in France in 1971. They were produced in Bulgaria until 1970 (see Bulgarrenault), and continued to be produced in Spain until 1976. In Romania, the 8 was produced under license between 1968 and 1971, under the name of Dacia 1100.
Both models come from IXO/Altaya collection.
Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders
- capacity: 956 cc
- horsepower: 43 HP
- gearbox: 4+1
- top speed: 140 km/h

Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders
- capacity: 1108 cc
- horsepower: 60 HP
- gearbox: 4+1
- top speed: 145 km/h

The Renault 12 is a family car produced between 1969 and 1980. Available as a saloon (Berline) and estate (Break), it was also produced under licence in many countries across the globe into the early 21st century. In its first few years the 12 received praise from the European press for its spacious, comfortable interior, its styling, its performance and its low fuel consumption.
The replica comes from the same collection as 8 & 10.
Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders
- capacity: 1289 cc
- horsepower: 63 HP
- gearbox: 5+1
- top speed: 150 km/h