Returning a legend. Renault revived the iconic model from the 80’s in the format of electric minisuperkar-photo

One of the most famous cars since the 1980s, when competitions for the creation of the most widespread carriage were launched between European manufacturers, was Renault 5 Turbo with its cult square design and massive wings. The base for him was the old Renault 5 hatchback, which recently received his own electrical rebirth. Now Turbo himself.

Renault first demonstrated the concept of a drift car inspired by 5 Turbo in 2022. Then, last December, Renault returned to this idea and announced that the revived version would have 540 hp. Under the hood. Now Renault has a real prototype of this machine.

Renault 5 Turbo 3e

Renault

The company calls it a car “The first electric minisu percar ”and promises that it will be accelerated up to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and will develop speeds up to 270 kilometers per hour. Renault also claims that engines 5 Turbo 3e are able to develop absurd 3500 pounds (4800 nm) torque. Power is transmitted by double engines, but they are located not on the front and rear axles, as in many electric vehicles, but on the rear wheels. That is, the car is rear -wheel drive, as is the original 5 Turbo.

According to the description, the electric car is really stunning, no less amazing will be the price, which is rumored to be six -digit, in the area of ​​200 thousand dollars. In addition, Renault will only release 1980 specimens (which corresponds to the year when the original 5 Turbo was presented). It is also expected that Renault will only sell this car in a few key markets, including Europe, the Middle East, Japan and Australia. The electric car is expected to be seen on the roads in 2027.