The Renault 5 Turbo or R5 Turbo is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout sports car, produced by French automaker Renault, loosely based on their popular Renault 5 hatchback, primarily designed to compete in rally sports.

With an unladen weight of 1,450 kg and 540 hp in the rear wheels, Renault 5 Turbo 3E offers an exceptional weight-to-power ratio of 2.7 kg/hp. The 2.57 m wheelbase and the lowered centre of gravity with the battery in the floor gives it maximum agility.

Mar 17, 2025 · Renault 5 Turbo 3E reboots the iconic heritage of the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the 1980, two speed demons that made their mark on their times, by their already exuberant character and innovative spirit, and with their impressive rallying performance.

Dec 13, 2024 · Limited to 1980 units, the Turbo 3E follows from the retro 5 E-Tech but sports exaggerated bodywork and a motorsports-inspired livery. A pair of electric motors send 536 horsepower to the...

In 2025, Renault 5 Turbo 3E gives the legend a boost with a dual 540 hp¹ electric powertrain and far superior performance. Precision engineering, responsive handling, and next-generation innovation: the turbo spirit is back. 1,980 cars produced globally, with extreme customisation options, right down to tailor-made solutions from our designers.

Originally built to dominate rally stages, this mid-engined, turbocharged hot hatch quickly earned a reputation for its blistering speed, unique styling, and motorsport pedigree.

Sep 15, 2022 · Renault 5 Turbo in detail. Credit to Renault: Turning a front-wheel-drive supermini into a mid-engined, rear-drive sports car can be no easy task, and remarkably the French firm has done it...

Mar 17, 2025 · Three years on from the concept launch at the Paris Motorshow in 2022, the anticipated hyper-hatchback and the electric reboot of the iconic Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 has now been revealed—at...

Dec 13, 2024 · Renault 5 Turbo 3E will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, a performance worthy of a supercar or even a hypercar. The Group is bringing the best of its skills and expertise to the development of this ultimate Renault brand icon.

Dec 13, 2024 · New Renault 5 Turbo 3E revealed; Insane performance EV going on sale in limited numbers; Wild carbon fibre bodywork; Rear-wheel drive and 500hp; 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds; Expected to cost over £100,000; This is the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and it’s a rather unexpected move from the French brand.