Renault revives the 5 Turbo
Renault has confirmed that it will put its Renault 5 Turbo 3E – a retro take on a modern electric super hatch – into limited production.
Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of the Renault brand, said, “By creating the new category of electric ‘mini-supercars’ with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, the Renault brand once again demonstrates the passion and spirit of boldness and innovation that has always driven it.”
With a design clearly inspired by the original Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2, the new car also adds features and characteristics which are recognisable from the recent Renault 5 E-Tech electric, such as the rear lights and wing mirrors. However, the main idea behind the project was to revive the iconic heritage of the two 1980s models, hopefully instilling some of their Group B homologation mystique into an EV.
Gilles Vidal, VP of design at Renault and Ampere, said, “Reinterpreting the legendary Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 is a bold challenge. We have preserved their exuberance and racing spirit while integrating modern technologies and optimized aerodynamics for the electric era. Every line, every volume, expresses a balance between performance and character. More than a tribute, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a machine of sensations and emotions that everyone can personalize infinitely.”
Gilles Vidal, VP of design at Renault and Ampere, said, “Reinterpreting the legendary Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 is a bold challenge. We have preserved their exuberance and racing spirit while integrating modern technologies and optimized aerodynamics for the electric era. Every line, every volume, expresses a balance between performance and character. More than a tribute, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a machine of sensations and emotions that everyone can personalize infinitely.”
The Turbo 3E is built on a new platform with specifically developed rear-wheel drive architecture. Compared with the Renault 5 E-Tech electric (3.92m long and 2.54m wheelbase), the windshield has been moved back and the wheelbase extended (2.57m) to achieve its beefy dimensions (4.08m long, 2.03m wide and 1.38m tall).
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