The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a rear-wheel-drive 500bhp hot hatch
This bonkers-looking hot hatchback is set to head into production but will be made in limited numbers.
Renault has revealed one of the most hardcore hot hatches ever with the 5 Turbo 3E.
The car was revealed unexpectedly in an episode of the firm’s Amazon Prime documentary series ‘Anatomy of a Comeback’ which is about the Renault group’s turnaround from being on the verge of collapse in the early 2020s.
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the modern-day equivalent of a performance car that was unveiled over 46 years ago.
Its exterior colours and design hark back to rally versions of the original R5 Turbo from the early 1980s and just like the new ‘standard’ variant of R5 and Alpine A290, it brings retro styling with modern technology and powertrains. Images of its interior are yet to be revealed at this stage, however.
It features R5 Turbo 3E graphics down the side profile, while at the back there are extremely flared wheel arches and a very large rear diffuser to give the car as much downforce as possible. At the front, there are square-shaped LED daytime running lights and an aggressive lower front spoiler.
Just like the Renault 5 Turbo from the 1980’s, this Turbo 3E will feature a rear-wheel-drive layout and there will be two electric motors that will be housed in the rear wheels to provide instant power. Renault claims that the car will produce 500bhp and its acceleration will stand at 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds.
Prices have not been revealed for this exclusive hot hatchback, but it will likely carry a large premium over a standard Renault 5 or Alpine A290 and will be restricted to extremely limited production numbers.
