It looks insane, like the ugliest hatchback you could draw, but its ugliness is part of what makes it so freakin cool. This 1984 renault r5 turbo 2 was sold new in germany and spent about 20 years in japan before moving to canada for the past 15 years. In response, renault approached bertones marc deschamps to design a competitive renault 5 based rally car. That means air conditioning, power windows, a rear wiper, and the turbo 2 sticker package. Add a new advertisement for the sale of car and be free on the home page time left to buy. The gt turbo used the same basic engine as the gordini, but a smaller garrett t2 turbocharger and a few other minor modifications to the induction system saw power rise to 115bhp, and again to 120bhp in 1987. Used renault 5 turbo for sale second hand car ads reezocar. Italy car coming from germany 105200 km 2 very good condition. The renault 5 is a fourpassenger, three or fivedoor, frontengine, front wheel drive hatchback supermini manufactured and marketed by the french automaker renault over two generations. Forged pistons, new valves, 250 bhp camshaft, cevennes turbos, inox exhaust system, reinforced injection pump, competition radiator. Every buyer must check renault 5 car history before getting a car loan or credit. The renault turbo caused a sensation when it was introduced a few years ago because it was the first special to relocate the running gear from front to midmounted, turning the renault 5 from a small family hatchback into an aggressivelystyled twoseater. The greatest structural change was the transverse placement of the engine, taken again directly of renault 9 and 11 alliance encore. While original turbo models generally used lighter aluminum components for the roof, doors and hatch, as well as a unique dashboard and instrumentation, the turbo 2 relied on the renault 5s steel roof, doors and hatch, as well as most of its interior components.
The body was completely new, but thus proposed the same profile. The renault 5 turbo or r5 turbo is a highperformance hatchback automobile launched by the french manufacturer renault at the brussels motor show in january 1980. It has just 73,850 km on the odometer and has recently seen extensive service. Championship points standings for the renault 5 turbo eurocup 1984. We are a community building a searchable database of the most interesting cars in the world. The styling was superchic, though, and when it went on sale in 1972, the renault 5 caused a sensation being a supermini pioneer, alongside the autobianchi a112 and fiat 127. Renault 5 turbo groupe 4 calberson 1980 by artcurial 2014. Renault 5 vin decoder lookup renault 5 vin and get history. The lancia stratos af dominated the world rally championship from 1974 to 1976. In late 1984, renault sport took full advantage of group bs evolution et feature and seriously upped the ante with the ultimate version of the r5 turbo. Group b included the audi sport quattro, ford rs200, lancia delta s4 and the peugeot 205 turbo 16, or t16.
The previous owner traded this car in to the selling dealer more than a year ago toward a 2001 clio v6 sport that had been imported from japan. Unlike many that were fit with modifications for track use, this one remains in its very original state. Renault r5 turbo for sale bat auctions bring a trailer. Do not forget to read about renault 5 problems, recalls and complaints. Renault 5 turbo 2 1984 description renault 5 turbo 2 1984 located in. The former is the smallest, and cheapest, mass produced turbocharged car on the market while the latter is a rodengined homologation special built to enable renault to be competitive in international rallying. Renault 5 turbo 2 is an automobile that has a 3 door hatchback body style with a mid mounted engine delivering power to the rear wheels. The renault 5 turbo is a sporty version of the renault 5 which comes with a midmounted 1. Passion autos retro renault 5 turbo groupe 4 calberson. Few if any rally versions differed more radically from their normal models than the renault. Buy a second hand renault 5 turbo at the best price thanks to our millions of ads. The 160hp engine was made more driveable to facilitate everyday use. Believed to have been sold new in france, the car was imported to belgium by a previous owner in 2008. The 5 placed second in european car of the year voting.
Renaults surprising answer to this ferraripowered supercar was an urban supermini, its hugely successful five chosen as the unlikely basis for small, light and. A year later, the rally group 4 was introduced and was dubbed the renault 5 turbo. On dirt or gravel rally stages, their midengine, rear drive layout and pronounced turbo lag proved challenging to master. In competition, the renault 5 turbo was best suited to tarmac rallies with the allwheel drive competitors proving too much on loose surfaces. Group 4 renault 5 turbo 2 renault 5 turbo 2 gr 4 r5 turbo2 1984 group 4 ex scout car and test mr ragnotti restoration total quality fia passport palmares history known and available equipment. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The aluminium opening panels in the body shell roof, hatch and doors were replaced with sheet steel. The time has come to sell and we have been entrusted to recommission and offer for sale through john law engineering renault 5 turbo specialists. Jan 07, 2009 race in the european renault 5 turbo cup in 1984 at zandvoort, during the grand prix f1 weekend. Odpalenie renault 5 z 1984 roku po dwoch latach postoju. The renault 5 gordini turbo is not to be confused with the renault 5 turbo. Classic renault 5 turbo book there is more to life with.
To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Anniversaire des renault 5 turbo et clio v6 home facebook. Renault 5 gt turbo none sunroof model 1991 very rare jreg last year they made the 5 gt turbo finished in glacier white 129,000 miles with lots paper work original service book original. Early competition models produced 178 horsepower, but by 1984 the renault r5 maxi turbo put out as much as 345 horsepower from its turbocharged 1. We however do specialise in renault cars from the classics such as renault 5 gt turbos to modern meganesport hatches. The renault 5 turbo ii perhaps is the best export product the french have ever assembled. Super rare 1984 renault 5 turbo 2 surfaces for sale on. Saturday will be a day around the mythical cars of renault 5 turbo and clio v6 without forgetting the big family of renault sports and alpine, also expected for this event. While the renault 5 is a frontengine, frontwheeldrive commuter car, deschamps placed a 160 bhp, turbocharged engine midship for. It used the same engine and layout as the original but it ditched the custom interior for a version of the r5 road cars and a also exchanged the expensive aluminium exterior panels for steel, bringing kerb weight up to 1050 kg. Highly regarded by enthusiasts as one of the most fun cars in the world at any price point. All renault 5 versions offered for the year 1984 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars photo of the moment. The car was obviously based on a modified chassis of the. The related group 4 renault r5 turbo was an immediate predecessor.
Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Individual driver statistics for the 1984 renault 5 turbo. The renault 5 became the bestselling car in france from 19721986, 3 with a total production exceeding 5. The twenty cars required for homologation featured revised aerodynamic elements such as a vented bonnethood, streamlining pillars, a large rear spoiler and integrated spot.
In the late 90s, renault returned to the same formula with. The condition of this particular car is just as beautiful as its history. This 1984 renault r5 turbo 2 is powered by a midmounted, turbocharged 1. Reezocar secures your purchase, finds, inspects, guarantees and delivers your car. Renault too, had a string of rearengine rally cars from the 1960s r8 gordini through the 1970s alpine a110 and a310 and in the r5 turbo they incorporated engine and chassis from the alpine rally cars and experience gained in f1 with turbocharging to create one of the most iconic cars of the 1980s as rallying moved into the group b. Beyond the exhibition of your beautiful cars, we have planned activities throughout the day as well as. This car has a 2 door hatchback body style with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels.
Apr 04, 2017 when the gordini turbo was phased out in 1984, renault had to come up with a replacement. Many more interior features were borrowed from the renault 5 alpine. It is possible to get market price of new or used renault 5 by vin number. In that same year, renault replaced the r5 turbo with the car you see here, the cheaper renault 5 turbo 2. In 1980 renault introduced the new r5 turbo as a pure homologation special to compete in group 4 racing and international rallies. After the first french owner, there was a second one. Renault marketed a fourdoor sedan variant, the renault 7, manufactured from 1974 to 1984 in spain by renaults subsidiary fasarenault and exported in limited markets. Unfollow renault 5 turbo r5 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Lost cars of the 1980s renault r5 turbo and turbo 2. One of the best examples of a turbo 2 ive ever seen. Renault 5 maxi turbo in late 1984, renault sport took full advantage of group b s evolution et feature and seriously upped the ante with the ultimate version of the r5 turbo. The history of the original renault 5 and wild midengine renault 5 turbo homologation special. Renault 5 turbo french edition skip to main content. White, 1 owner from new renault 5 gt turbo ii lhd with low miles cd player, alloy wheels, stainless steel exhaust, velour interior, left hand drive, imported from new with only 1 owner from new, folder full of service invoices, had a major service less then 500 miles ago, all original hand books, original book pack. The car was primarily designed for rallying, but was also sold in a street version. Its powered courtesy of a turbocharged engine of 1. Though it was seriously underpowered against other work cars, the turbo was a second and first in the 1977 montecarlo rally. Renault 5 turbo eurocup 1984 standings driver database. Find all the latest facts, figures and renault 5 specs based on year, make and model. Italy car coming from germany 105200 km 2 very good condition, minimal signs of wear and tear.
Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. This 1984 renault r5 turbo 2 chassis vf1822000e0000840 is offered by the third owner and is a usafederalized car that was purchased from centennial motors in boulder, colorado in 1984. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1984 renault r5 turbo 1 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Jun 16, 20 the threedoor hatchback was based on the utilitarian r4, sharing its longitudinal 845cc engine and torsion bar suspension layout and differing left and right wheelbases. The renault 5 turbo was a sporting version that was introduced and in its 1. Original owners manuals with stamped service book a lovely low mileage example 1980s rally icon the renault 5 turbo 2 was a midengined homologation special built in limited numbers for group 4 and group b rallying. Renault s surprising answer to this ferraripowered supercar was an urban supermini, its hugely successful five chosen as the unlikely basis for small, light and. We can offer conversion kit for rwd replica renault 5 turbo from common r5 3door, model max 1984.
Last driven in 2010, this iconic 1984 renault 5 turbo 2 has since been in storage as part of a collection for the last 9 years. This thrilling rally edition for the public road seems to have invented the term hot hatch back in the 80s. This car was originally purchased in germany and had all of the factory options fitted. This particular example has delivered in france in 1984. Each post highlights one model at a time, with a full album of quality photography that lets us discover and appreciate the whole car. By the late 1970s, the renault 5 or le car, en francais had established itself as a competent little runabout on the streets of europe, as well as a decent performer in group 2 rallying. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The list of group b cars is also a tally of some of the most soughtafter collectible racing vehicles in the world today. Streetgoing versions of rally cars typically amount to a stock car with a turbocharged motor, allwheeldrive, and upgraded suspension. Renaults considerable f1derived, turbocharging expertise was appl. The 5 turbo was based on the production renault 5 alpine, but renault engineers scrapped the standard frontengine, front wheel. Renault s considerable f1derived, turbo charging expertise was appl.