This year, Renault 5 is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Which, if you follow automotive news, you probably already know: it’s hard to miss this anniversary, given the debauchery of the means Renault uses. A large-format exhibition at Rétromobile, the daring pink R5 Diamant concept, the approval of a retrofit or even our test of the very first R5: Losange sets the plate big.
Renault R5 Turbo 3E: beast for drifting!
But this time Renault went even further. That’s really it R5 Turbo 3E, a completely crazy concept, but very real! Unsurprisingly, this concept is a direct homage to the R5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the 80s, these daring creations designed to dominate the world of rallying. From a distance, the appearance is quite similar. But technically nothing is visible. Rest assured, purists: Renault didn’t modify the existing R5 Turbo, but it did started with a clean slate. The chassis is tubular and features an FIA-approved anti-roll bar. Everything is coveredgreat body in neo-retro style in carbon fiber.
#R5Turbo3E #ETech 100% #electrictribute #50YEAR5 on the Renault 5 Turbo 2, our new drifting show car featured on #ChantillyArtsEleganceand is located in hall 6 at #MondialAuto from October 17 to 23 in Paris
more information: https://t.co/NchNTf5qqg#Paris Motor Show pic.twitter.com/Fk59s1Qys0— Renault France (@renault_fr) September 22, 2022
Everything weighs only 980 kg… If we do not count the batteries, only 520 kg of power, for a combined weight of 1500 kg. Because, The R5 Turbo 3E is electric, with a total capacity of 42 kW/h at that time. Its engine, in the back, as on the original, provides 380 hp and above all 700 Nm of torque. What to promise Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds according to Renault.
An image inspired by video games and the 80s
Outside, we discover a huge rear spoiler and an impressive diffuser. The front end isn’t overpowering, but you’ll definitely be a little surprised when you try to switch on the headlights: they were replaced by cameras ! We still find fog lights in their traditional square shape. Here they consist of pixel LEDs. The livery is inspired historical colors of Renault in the contest (white, black, yellow), a remix with video game sauce from the 80s.
A theme that can also be found inside, p ten small screens with graphics in the style of the 80s. The rest of the cabin is dominated by bucket seats, and above all hand brake. Because yes, there is an R5 Turbo 3E dedicated to drifting ! Everything has been thought out to facilitate drifts and make the tires smoke, up to a certain Drift mode, and especially the front wheels, which can turn more than 50°. Enough make Jean Ragniotti droolthe world specialist in 360 R5 Turbo…
You will soon be able to see the R5 Turbo 3E!
Show Car Alert 🚨😍: R5 TURBO 3E just unveiled!
To admire it, you will have to visit the incredible Renault stand during the Mondial de l’Auto 2022 😎!
Stay tuned, we’ll be covering the other cars featured in the 89th edition of the show soon… 😉 pic.twitter.com/4TN1U6r5UH
— Mondial de l’Auto – Paris (@mondialdelauto) September 22, 2022
And yes, despite numerous references to video games and a more than amazing achievement, the Renault R5 Turbo 3E is very real. It can be opened from this Sunday, September 25, at the address The art and elegance of Chantillyor directly to World Championship in Parisfrom October 17 to 23.
Source: Auto Plus
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