The Renault R5 Turbo (also known as the 5 Turbo) was a high-performance hatchback automobile produced in the early 1980s. The car was designed for rallying, but was also sold in road-going guise. Around 250 units of the Turbo II were imported to the US market, and around a dozen of them are still in circulation.

The R5 Turbo was powered by a mid-mounted 1397 cc Cléon turbocharged engine placed behind the driver in mid-body in a modified Renault 5 chassis. The engine developed a total of 158 HP. The car made the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 6,7 seconds and can hit a top speed of 126 mph.

The Turbo II version was introduced using stock Renault 5 parts replacing many of light alloy components in the original 5 Turbo version.

Specifications after the jump.

1985 Renault R5 Turbo II

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 1985 Renault R5 Turbo II

Specifications

  • engine Turbocharged Inline 4
  • valvetrain OHV
  • displacement 1397 cc / 85.3 cu in
  • bore 76.0 mm / 2.99 in
  • stroke 77.0 mm / 3.03 in
  • compression 7.0:1
  • power 138.0 kw / 185.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  • hp per litre 132.43 bhp per litre
  • bhp/weight
  • torque 216.0 nm / 159.3 ft lbs @ 3250 rpm
  • drive wheels Mid Engine / RWD
  • body / frame Unit Steel / Fiberglass Fenders & Hood
  • front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
  • f brake size 260 mm / 10.2 in
  • r brake size 260 mm / 10.2 in
  • front tire size 190/55VR-340
  • rear tire size 220/55VR-365
  • steering Rack & Pinion
  • weight 1012 kg / 2230 lbs
  • wheelbase 2430 mm / 95.7 in
  • front track 1346 mm / 53.0 in
  • rear track 1474 mm / 58.0 in
  • length 3664 mm / 144.3 in
  • width 1752 mm / 69.0 in
  • height 1323 mm / 52.1 in
  • transmission 5-Speed Manual
  • gear ratios 3.36:1, 2.06:1, 1.38:1, 1.06:1, 0.87:1
  • final drive 3.89:1
  • top speed 202.8 kph / 126.0 mph
  • 0 - 60 mph 6.7 seconds
  • 0 - 100 mph 19.3 seconds
  • 0 - 1/4 mile 15.0 seconds