The Renault 5 Turbo shows just how drastically a sporty design can transform a familiar small car. The widened rear end and prominent air intakes hint that something out of the ordinary is happening beneath the bodywork.
The most significant change was the placement of the turbocharged engine behind the seats. With this, Renault created a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive car. This design sets it apart significantly from the standard 5 Series as well as from the Alpine Turbo and GT Turbo models.
The selected 1980 model has chassis number VF1822004D0000020 and features the yellow Tour de Corse racing livery. The auction catalog notes that it retains several Group 4 specification features, including parts of the front suspension.
According to the description, the vehicle participated in hill climbs and rallies. Its design is therefore based on a sporty configuration and a competitive look.
The Renault 5 Turbo is particularly appealing because of the contrast between its small exterior dimensions and its radical technical design. It demonstrates what a compact car can look like when its development is guided by sporting ambitions.
