California 2013
1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2
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$52,800 USD | Sold
| Burbank, California
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- 1,397-cc, 158-hp turbocharged inline OHC four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Torsion bar independent front suspension
- Trailing arm rear suspension with torsion bars and four-wheel power disc brakes
Chassis no. VF1822100F0010012
1,397-cc, 158-hp turbocharged inline OHC four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, torsion bar independent front suspension, trailing arm rear suspension with torsion bars and four-wheel power disc brakes
Renault’s R5 Turbo was not a front-wheel drive pocket rocket; it was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Although built in an R5 shell, mechanically the car was completely different. Power came from a 1,397-cc turbocharged “Cléon” engine, installed amidships behind the driver’s seat. In standard form it delivered 158-hp; the first 400 cars were homologated for FIA Group 4 racing.
A second version, Turbo 2, was introduced, using the same drivetrain, but more standard R5 parts. This brilliant red Turbo 2 was originally owned by Donald Koszyk. In excellent condition throughout, it shows fewer than 35,000 miles. The desirable alloy-roof model, it is as nimble as a Corvette and twice as much fun.
