Original page created on 22/01/2010; updated on 15/12/2024.
Brand - Reference
Herpa-Magic 45250
Type
Renault 8 Gordini 1300
Comments
Two copies. Limited quality (but not expensive). The axles are moulded in one piece.
History
The R8 was produced from 1962 to 1972 (Gordini from 1964).
Features (Gordini 1965 model): four-cylinder in-line engine, 1155 cm³, 65 kW (87 hp) DIN. Tyres 135 × 15. Top speed 175 km/h.
Documents:
- Wikipedia article
- Motorlegend.com website.
- Technical characteristics on Autotitre.com.
- List of models, characteristics, photos on automobile-catalog.com.
- Photos on Forum-auto.com.
- Photos on Wikimedia.
- Article and photos on stubs-auto.fr.
| Dimension | Actual | 1:87 | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3 995 | 45.9 | 45.3 |
| Width | 1 490 | 17.1 | 17.9 |
| Height | 1 405 | 16.1 | 15.7 |
| Wheelbase | 2 270 | 26.1 | 26.1 |
| Front track | 1 251 | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Rear track | 1 219 | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Wheel diameter | 597 | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Tyre width | 135 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
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