Renault has unveiled the serial version of its next R5 Turbo 3rd, an ultra-sporting model that will be produced in only 1980 copies. Already dive inside with 5 photos that allow you to discover it in detail.
It was therefore not a concept or madness of the Renault design team … The R5 Turbo will be reborn from its ashes with a standard model! Gilles Vidal, already at the origin of the concept so appreciated Peugeot e-Legend on the bases of the coupé 504 when he was still in the brand with the lion, likes to revisit the iconic models of the past. That’s good, Renault plays the neo-retro card thoroughly when composing its new line of electric vehicles.
After the R5, the R4 transformed into a small SUV and the Twingo will follow … The R5 will therefore also acquire a survival model, baptized R5 Turbo 3rd falling in line with the R5 Turbo which seduced so many drivers. 1980 copies, like the release year of the Turbo 1st by the name, will be ordered in the coming weeks for delivery in 2027 only. They promise to tear out. But if the inheritance is clearly visible from the outside, what is it inside? Here are five photos that allow you to discover in detail this new 504 horsepower bomb.
First point, we find this retro spirit with patterns with patterns that flower the 80s. Renault ensures that the R5 will be available with a “very extensive choice of personalization”. Seats, on -board plates, counterport, central console … The customer will be able to configure many points as he pleases to obtain his own combination. Enough to make an already rare vehicle a truly unique model.
The sporting atmosphere visible outside with a very aggressive or even exuberant look will also be reflected inside with the presence, sports model requires, bucket seats with 6 -point harness. There too, the color will be at the choice of the customer who can for example opt for a “full Yellow” atmosphere, all of yellow for a nod to the F1 Turbo of the late 1970s and early 80s. And yes, there are only two places, children will not be welcome!
Neo-retro to the end like the design of the screen which replaces the instrumentation handset for the driver. It measures 10.1 inches and the interface also plays the inheritance card of the dashboard of its RENAULT 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 ancestors.
Here you are instead of the driver! It can configure several driving modes. “HOT LAPS” mode on a circuit to reach 270 km/h, “boost” button to promote overruns like F1 or configurable regenerative braking. This multivitamin kart has everything, including a “drift assist” mode in the breed setting to ensure school slippages. Regular, snow, sport and race are the 4 options to choose from.
The highlight of the show according to Renault, this manual handbrake, a rarity today, especially on an electric model! It is obviously inspired by the world of rally where the R5 Turbo has won several successes including victories at Monte-Carlo 1981 and the Tour de Corse 1982. Last small figure, this R5 Turbo 3 th off the 0 to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. See you in 2027 to find out more …