Renault 5 Turbo | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault |
Production | 1980–1984 |
Assembly | Dieppe, France (Alpine) |
Designer | Marc Deschamps Marcello Gandini at Bertone (interiors)[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sport compact |
Body style | 3-door hatchback |
Layout | RMR layout |
Related | Renault 5 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed type 369 manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
Length | 3,660 mm (144.1 in) |
Width | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
Curb weight | 970 kg (2,138 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Renault 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]