Engine Renault S8U
The 2.5-liter Renault S8U diesel engine was produced at the Sofim plant from 1980 to 2001 and was installed in both Safrane sedans and Trafic and Master commercial minibuses. The version of this diesel engine with direct fuel injection is known under its own index S9U.

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