The Renault 8 TS is a little-known version of the famous French sedan. The release of the Gordini sports version inspired the Spanish FASA-Renault to produce a more brilliant performance R8 for the local market, also to counteract the competition from Seat. After the release of the Renault R8 S, FASA had exactly what it was looking for. Hence the R8 TS, which entered the Spanish market in 1968. Much like the French R8 S, the R8 TS also enjoyed a sporting career in Spain, with a "Copa Nacional TS".