
1983 Renault 5 Turbo 2
€126,500 EUR | Sold
- One of the most celebrated 1980s performance hatchbacks
- The odometer shows 7,835 km at the time of cataloguing
- Powered by a 160 brake horsepower 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission
- Offered with a dating letter, hex key, manual and radio manual, and a spare wheel
Following the 400-unit homologation production run that allowed the Renault 5 Turbo to comply with Group 4 regulations, the French manufacturer sought to simplify the exciting hatchback by revealing the Turbo 2. The revised car was cheaper to make while not losing its performance edge. The Turbo 2 made use of standard Renault 5 components; replacing light alloy panels for steel equivalents, the Bertone dashboard and seats were phased out, the interior fitted with that of the Renault 5 Alpine Turbo. The Turbo 2 utilised the same 1.4-litre engine from the Turbo and offered similar performance, with a top speed of 200 km/h and accelerating to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds.
This 1983 Renault 5 Turbo 2 left the factory finished in white with a black interior. It was cherished throughout its life and the low odometer reading of 7,835 km at the time of cataloguing reflects this. The original fabric seats have been exchanged for a set of aftermarket black leather alternatives. Offered with this car is a dating letter, hex key, manual and radio manual, and a spare wheel. Save for the leather seats, this Renault 5 Turbo 2 retains many of its period-correct features and is a desirable low-mileage example of an iconic 1980s performance hatchback.


