- "A French icon of the '60s, the R8 Gordini is still popular half a century after its birth."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Renault R8 Gordini '66 is a rally car produced by Renault. It appears in Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (added as part of Update 1.38), and Gran Turismo 7.
In-game description[]
- "Amédée Gordini was a legendary tuner of Renault and Simca cars, and may be best known for his achievements at Le Mans. Gordini was a hard-working Frenchman who went on to become an F1 race car constructor - basically, a genius. For many years, Gordini partnered with Renault to produce performance versions of the company's mass-market cars. This Renault 8 Gordini is one such example and probably the most popular of the official collaborations. The fact that it's near twice as powerful as the base model just goes to show what a genius tuner Gordini really was. The classic blue paint with white stripes, V-shaped bonnet and boxy styling still has legions of fans to this day!"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Legend Car Dealership
Car Index[]
"Still popular half a century after its birth. A French Icon of the 1960's."
The Renault R8 Gordini was a sports model released in 1964 as a high-performance version of the compact '8' Saloon. Amédée Gordini tuned the car by the request of Renault.
The 8 base car was full of advanced technology, such as a newly developed 5 bearing engine and being the first in its class to utilize four-wheel disc brakes.
Gordini utilized these advantages well. The 1,108 cc engine with superior revving and endurance characteristics was an excellent component for 'The Sorcerer' Gordini to work his magic. The utilization of a cross flow head with a sub combustion chamber and two twin-choke carburetors roughly doubled engine output to 93.6 BHP, while maintaining the original displacement.
In 1966, the R8 Gordini 1300 was announced, with an engine displacement of 1,255 cc. This car produced 101.5 BHP with a 5-speed gearbox, extending its top speed by 5 km/h to 175 km/h.
The R8 Gordini dominated the Tour de Corse 3 years in a row from 1964, as well as many other competitions. From 1966, the world's first one-make race, the 'Gordini Cup', became the training ground for French racers, and produced many professional drivers. As such, this car is an icon of the French motorsports scene from the latter 1960's.
Its characteristic lunch-pail-like styling is still loved by fans everywhere. It is still popular as a collectors cars today, half a century after its first release.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Jeremy[]
The Tour de Corse? Well, it's a famous rally event that takes place on the French island of Corsica. The 1964 Tour de Corse was a particular classic. Only eight cars out of 79 managed to complete the race! What's more, Renault's R8 Gordini claimed first, third, fourth and fifth place! It was quite the remarkable achievement. Gordini was an engine manufacturer, originally, established by the Italian driver and engineer Amedeo Gordini. The R8 Gordini came about through a collaboration with Renault.
Hideo Kodama[]
Following a trend set by the 4CV, the Renault R8 was the third generation of the marque's rear-engine saloons. Yet the addition of four-wheel disc brakes made it uniquely modern. The R8 Gordini is an upgraded version, quickened by the magic touch of the great Amédée Gordini. Affectionately called the 'Lunchbox', it has blunt lines and an overall spartan design. 1966 saw the addition of twin headlights. Dressed in French racing blue, with two white stripes, the Gordini truly has a charm that's all its own.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 | Renault Dealership | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.38+) |
Renault Brand Central | 80,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Legend Cars | 32,500[1] | --- |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR20DET-Silvia-S15 | 134,000 | v1.55 | --- |
Video Showcase[]
Renault R8 Gordini '66 Showcase
Gran Turismo Sport
Trivia[]
- In Gran Turismo Sport, its indicator lights do not function if the hazards were turned on, though individual indicators work when pressed on either sides.
- At 32,500 Credits, it is the second cheapest car purchasable from GT7's Legend Car Dealership, behind the Jeep Willys MB '45.
- Unusually for a non-electric car, it can only be used in One-Make races in Single Race and Custom Race.
- This is the only Renault-branded car in Gran Turismo Sport. All other cars from the marque were placed under Renault Sport.
Notes[]
- ↑ Price as of June 2022.