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Renault 5 Turbo Hatchback, 1983

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Renault 5 Turbo Hatchback, 1983

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Chassis No.: 130000636

Estimate: US$110,000 - US$130,000 USD

1,397cc OHV Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine
Bosch K-Jet Fuel Injection
210bhp at 6,000rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Low mileage 1980s icon
Tour de Corse engine specification
Desirable Turbo '1' model

A thinly disguised two-seater supercar, the Turbo was first seen in prototype form at the 1978 Paris Salon and made its competition debut in 1980 on the Tour de Corse, Jean Ragnoti's 250bhp works car leading the event before succumbing to electrical trouble. In 1981 Ragnotti/Andrie won the Monte Carlo Rally outright for Renault and the following year Ragnotti won the Tour de Corse again. Faced with increasing competition from teams running four-wheel drive cars, Renault responded with more powerful 5 Tour de Corse and 5 Maxi Turbo variants, Ragnotti adding another Tour de Corse win in the latter in 1985. At the end of the season the works team retired the 5 Turbo from competition.

Had Renault chosen to contest a full international program with the 5 Turbo rather than concentrating on French national events, then its record at the highest level would surely have been even more impressive.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This left-hand drive Renault 5 Turbo has had only five owners, the third of whom owned it for some 26 years: 1986 to 2012. Being a 'Turbo 1', it has that model's unique dashboard and aluminum doors, roof and rear hatch not found on the all steel, cheaper and more plentiful Turbo 2. The vehicle benefits from a full mechanical overhaul completed by John Price Rallying in 2014, the engine, transmission, suspension and brakes all receiving attention, while the engine was upgraded to Tour de Corse specification, with a Renault Sport camshaft and inter-cooler, and now produces 210bhp.

Re-sprayed in the 1990s, the Turbo retains its original interior, seats and wheels (including spare) and is described as in generally excellent condition, with very good paintwork. This rare and collectible pocket supercar is offered with restoration invoices.

https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/25219/lot/282/1983-renault-5-turbo-hatchback-chassis-no-130000636/

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