Some cars have marked their times, in a specific way. Renault 8 Gordini is one of them, so Renault decided in 2017 to enter four of them in this rally. One of the most popular sportscar ever produced, Renault 8 Gordini guaranteed a top speed of\u00a0175 km\/h at a very affordable price.<\/p>\n
Born in 1964, it allowed awhole generation of drivers to start enjoying a very sportyway to drive. Because the \u00abGorde\u00bb (its nickname) was ready for it, thanks to a pack of changes brought to its road car base, the Renault 8 Major. Am\u00e9d\u00e9e Gordini, nicknamed the \u201cSorcerer\u201d, doubled the power avaiable, thanks to a new cylinder head and two superb Weber carburettors.<\/p>\n
Suspensions, steering, brakes and additional equipment go well with the top speed of 175 km\/h. They fully justify the round dials and the white stripes on the legendary blue livery. Born with a 1,108 cc engine, this little bomb was equipped with 1,255 cc in 1966, as well as two extra round lights giving it a famous look.<\/p>\n
The same year, the \u201cGordini Cup\u201d was launched, in order to make themyth evenmorepopular.<\/p>\n
Many drivers started racing in a R8 Gordini and remember it well. In 1970, the Renault 8 Gordini was replaced by a Renault 12 Gordini.<\/p>\n
Renault enters four Renault 8 Gordini in Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique 2017.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Renault Classic crews start from Barcelona on Friday January 27, aiming to reach the chequered flag in Monaco on Wednesday February 1st.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crew #5 : Manu Guigou \/ Jean-Pierre Prevot
\n<\/b>\u2022 Crew #8 : Jean Ragnotti \/ Sebastien Delanney
\n<\/b>\u2022 Crew#12 : Michel Leclere \/ MichelDuvernay
\n<\/b>\u2022 Crew#14 : Guillaume Chancel \/ Fran\u00e7ois-Paul Forgeoux<\/b><\/p>\n
The four Renault 8 Gordini entered by Renault Classic this year in the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique are using Michelin tires X M+S 89 (135×15) which proved their worth along previous editions.<\/p>\n