Renault 5 Turbo 1 Hatchback, 1981
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Chassis No.: VF1822000B0000540
Engine No.: 2794
€120,750 EUR | Sold
- Number 632 of the 1,820 first-series examples
- Delivered new in France
- In the current owner's hands since 2015
- Professionally restored since acquisition
- Original colour
- Number '632' of only some 1,820 first-series cars
- Delivered new in France
- Present ownership since 2015
- Professionally restored since acquisition
- Original colour scheme
1981 Renault 5 Turbo
Chassis no. VF1822000B0000540
Engine no. 2794
The Renault 5 Turbo (and later the Turbo 2) was a special mid-engined model, built in limited numbers between 1979 and 1986. Renault's extensive turbocharging experience in Formula 1 was applied to the modest 1.4-litre overhead-valve engine. The turbo boosted output to 160bhp (in road trim), enough for a top speed of 200km/h and a 0-100km/h time of around 7 seconds. In the Turbo, this remarkable little engine was mounted centrally (in place of the rear passenger seats) and drove the rear wheels via a five-speed transaxle.
According to the vendor, this example was registered in France in 1981 and is number 632 of the 1,820 highly sought-after first-series cars produced. It is distinguished from the second series by its aluminium doors and bonnet. The first-series interior, with its hard-to-find two-spoke steering wheel, is much more original than that of the Turbo 2, and this car's interior is in excellent condition.
In 1991, it was sold to its first Italian owner, who registered it in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont. The car changed hands several times before being acquired for the current owner's collection in 2015. Disliking its non-original blue colour, he commissioned the renowned Renault competition specialist Piero Racing of Cassano Spinola, near Alessandria, to restore the car to its original livery. The car was completely dismantled, and the body was sandblasted and professionally repainted in its original red.
Meanwhile, the engine was overhauled, and the valve seats, piston rings, fuel pump, injectors, hot-air extractor and numerous other parts were replaced. In addition, the speedometer and rev counter were checked and work perfectly. All the parts were purchased from the French supplier 3S Developpement of Colomars, another well-known Renault 5 Turbo specialist. Photographs were taken at various stages of the restoration. Once completed, the car was tuned and is now in perfect working order. Indeed, it recently (December 2021) passed its Italian revisione (roadworthiness test), valid for two years.
The car comes with its owner's manual in its original pouch, a Renault-branded car cover, its original sales brochure, Italian registration documents and the ASI Certificato di Rilevanza Storica e Collezionistica (Certificate of Historical and Collectible Relevance). This is a wonderful opportunity not to be missed by any discerning collector.
1981 Renault 5 Turbo
Chassis no. VF1822000B0000540
Engine no. 2794
The Renault 5 Turbo (and later Turbo 2) was a mid-engined 'homologation special' built in limited numbers for Group B rallying between 1979 and 1986. Renault's considerable Formula 1-derived turbocharging expertise was applied to the humble 1.4-litre overhead-valve engine, resulting in a power increase to 160bhp (in road trim), an output sufficient for a top speed of 200km/h and a 0-100km/h time of around 7 seconds. In the Turbo, this remarkable little engine was mounted amidships (where the rear passenger seats had been) and drove the rear wheels via a five-speed transaxle.
According to the vendor, this example was first registered in France in 1981 and is number '632' of only some 1,820 examples produced of the sought-after first series, which is distinguished from the second by its aluminium doors and bonnets. The first-series interior with its hard-to-find two-spoke steering wheel is much more special than that of the successor Turbo 2, and this car's is in excellent condition.
In 1991 the car was sold to its first Italian owner, who registered it in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont. The car changed hands a few more times before being acquired for his collection by the current owner in 2015. Disliking the non-original blue paintwork, he commissioned the respected Renault competition specialist, Piero Racing of Cassano Spinola, Alessandria to restore the car and reinstate the original colour. The car was completely dismantled and the body sandblasted and professionally repainted in the original red.
In the meantime, the engine was overhauled, the valve seats, piston rings, fuel pump, fuel injectors, hot air extractor and numerous other parts being replaced. In addition, the speedometer and rev counter were serviced and reportedly work well. All spare parts were purchased from the French supplier 3S Developpement of Colomars, another very well-known Renault 5 Turbo specialist. The restoration is documented by various photographs taken at different stages of the works. Once finished, the car was correctly set up and is now reported to be in excellent working order; indeed, it has recently (December 2021) passed the Italian 'revisione' (roadworthiness test), which is valid for two years.
The car comes with the original owner's manual in its original pouch; a Renault-badged car cover; an original sales brochure; Italian registration documents; and an ASI Certificato di Rilevanza Storica e Collezionistica (Certificate of Historical and Collectible Relevance). Not to be missed, this is a wonderful opportunity for the discerning collector.
Cost
495,956 AED
