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Renault 5 Turbo
#41 • France • 1980 - 1986 • Sport Automobile & Rallye

Renault 5 Turbo

The Mid-Engine Wide-Body French Pocket Rocket

La Renault 5 Turbo est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 1.4L Turbocharged Cleon-Fonte I4 de 160 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

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Points Clés

  • Turned an economy front-wheel hatch into a mid-engine rear-wheel-drive missile
  • Flared Bertone-styled rear fenders with air intake scoops
  • Won the Monte Carlo Rally in 1981 on its WRC debut

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the Renault 5 Turbo (1980 - 1986) represents a watershed moment for Renault and the automotive industry. Engineered in France during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 1.4L Turbocharged Cleon-Fonte I4 paired with a 5-speed manual RWD allowed it to reach 204 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (6.9s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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