1980
Renault R5 Turbo
The Renault 5 Turbo was the hot hatch concept taken to its logical extreme — a mid-mounted turbocharged engine replacing the rear seats, enormous flared arches, and nearly 200 hp in a car designed for Group 4 rally homologation.
Hot Hatch
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.4L Turbocharged Inline-4 (Cleon-Fonte, mid-mounted) |
| Displacement | 1,397 cc |
| Horsepower | 160 hp (Turbo 1) / 185 hp (Turbo 2) |
| Torque | 210 Nm (Turbo 1) |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD (mid-engine) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 12.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 3,680 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,350 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Curb Weight | 970 kg |
| MSRP Range | 99,900 FF (France 1980) |