Renault Gordini Dauphine (1959)

Renault Gordini Dauphine (1959)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 58mm x 80mm
Displacement
845cc
Firing order
1,3,4,2 (No. 1 at flywheel)
Oil pressure (hot)
44 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
Solex 32PICBT
Choke
24
Main
115
Compensating
175
Slow Running
40
Needle
1.7

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.005″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.008″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication timing wheels
Intake valve opens 6° BTDC with 0.014″ tappet clearance on intake valve

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.016″ – 0.020″
Plug gap 0.020″ – 0.027″
Ignition timing indication
Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing
6 – 8 mm advance on pulley

Clutch

Clutch type Ferodo PKH5 or 4.5 Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings 160 x 110 x 3 mm

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings
Primary: 250x30x4.5mm; Secondary 195x30x4.5mm

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 3-5mm
Camber 1° 20′
Caster angle 10°
King pin angle 10°