After four decades, Renault is officially bringing back its sporty hatchback that was produced in the early 1980s. It is a powerful all-electric car, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, which will be produced in just 1980 units.
The car is inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo/Turbo 2 models. It has a retro-futuristic design, a unique lightweight and extremely stiff carbon monocoque chassis, boxy wheel arches that link it to the original 1980s model, accentuated bumpers and sills, a sleeker glass section and better aerodynamics, and large rims with ultra-wide tires. The LED headlights are slightly modified compared to the standard R5, while the rear lights are taken from the RS E-Tech Electric. The charging port is hidden in one of the side intakes, which are designed to cool the electric powertrain.
This mini supercar weighs 1,450 kilograms, and the company claims that it will take off a few more kilograms by the start of production. It uses an 800V platform that allows a maximum charging speed of 350 kW. The lithium-ion 70 kWh battery can be charged from 15 to 80 percent capacity in just 15 minutes, and with a single charge it allows a range of 400 km.
The R5 Turbo 3E is an all-electric car powered by two electric motors with a total output of 536 hp (400 kW). It is Renault’s most powerful production car, and it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 270 km/h.
Renault will start taking orders soon, while the first deliveries are expected in 2027. The car will be offered in Europe, Australia and the Middle East, and the price is currently unknown.
Source: Renault
