Renault 5 Turbo

Renault 5 Turbo
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production1980–1984
AssemblyDieppe, France (Alpine)
DesignerMarc Deschamps
Marcello Gandini at Bertone (interiors)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutRMR layout
RelatedRenault 5
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed type 369 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Length3,660 mm (144.1 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Curb weight970 kg (2,138 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorRenault Clio V6 Renault Sport

The Renault 5 Turbo or R5 Turbo is a sport hatchback automobile launched by the French manufacturer Renault at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1980. The car was primarily designed for rallying, but was also sold in a street version.

A total of 4,987 (1,820 Turbo 1 and 3,167 Turbo 2) R5 Turbos were manufactured during the six-year production run.[2]

  1. ^ "Let's give Marc Deschamps what Marcello Gandini doesn't have". lignesauto.fr. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Octane classic car specs". Classicandperformancecar.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2011-10-16.