such as a diesel engine, a hatchback box or a hands-free key, Renault trusted turbo technologies very early. Up to the fact that he was one of the initiators in France and Europe. Back in 1978, the Renault company landed a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a supercar equipped with a turbo engine (Didier Pironi and Jean-Claude Jossot). A year later in Formula 1, Jean-Pierre Jabuil wins the French Grand Prix (French triple) in a Renault Turbo. Jean Ragnotti and his co-driver Jean-Marc Andrieu will do the same on 1981 Monte Carlo Rally with Renault 5 Maxi Turbo. The history of power, performance and racing. But Renault and turbo are also and above all a a long line of carsfrom the first R18 to the latest Megane RS. A brief overview of the most famous Renault turbines.

Renault 18 Turbo (1980-1985)

She was the first production Renault equipped with a Turbo engine. The wise and somewhat calm Renault 18 was transformed in 1981 into a family sedan “for the left lane of the highway.” Its block of 110 and then 125 horsepower (from 1983) allowed it maximum speed 195 km/h, thanks to a weight of less than 1040 kg.

Renault 5 Turbo (1980-1985)

This mythical machine, released in 1980restored The base of the standard Renault 5. Inoculate a engine in mid-rear positionwith enlarged rear wings. And a few more radical attributes that necessarily give it sporty look. Derived in Turbo 1 (bumpers in body color) and Turbo 2 (black plastic bumper), German will make a generation dream fans of beautiful cars and auto racing in general.

Renault Fuego Turbo (1983-1986)

This is R18 coupe somehow. La Fuego was a large touring coupe based on the Renault family sedan. If we recognized her features, she freed herself from them to offer a more dynamic and seductive body than 18. His block 132 horsepower was stronger than his organ donor. To improve performance (200 km/h from Vmax, 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds).

Renault 21 Turbo (1987-1991)

Became famous thanks to Rapid Intervention Brigades (BRI) of the National Gendarmerie, the R21 is as iconic as its predecessors. Driving a 2-liter unit with 175 horsepowershe wore it maximum speed 275 km/h. For acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. Turbo versions did finally enter R21 in the legend. Atmospheric models have already found their place in the hearts of the public.

Renault Safrane Biturbo (1994-1996)

This is one of the The latest grandiose Renault carsas well as one of The most legendary Turbos. In 1994, Renault equipped it Safrane sedan with biturbo block. Which extends the front fenders to give it even more personality. His block The maximum power of the V6 is 268 horsepower, its maximum speed is 249 km/h. And acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. After the Safrane, Renault didn’t know any more big road sedans worthy of the name. Even less in sports configuration.