The legendary Renault 5 Turbo returns with a completely renewed version adapted to the electric era. Under the name of Renault 5Turbo 3E, the Renault sports car promises to maintain the essence of the original model from the eighties, combining it with the most advanced electric technology today. This launch shows how the diamond brand is committed to a future aligned with the sustainability appealing to nostalgia for its most glorious roots in the world of motor racing.
Precisely for this reason, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E does not aim to be just a vehicle, but a true tribute sentimental to that icon that revolutionised the market and the World Rally Championship (and which is so highly sought after today, by the way…) With its characteristic widened bodywork, the original “Culo Gordo” has become a collector’s item. Now, this illustrious name will be revived with a modern reinterpretation that will maintain the passion that the original model aroused, although adapted to the new times.
The design of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E fuses past and future
Dressed in the historic racing colours Renault's new 5 Turbo 3E is announced with a retro-futuristic aesthetic inherited from the new R5 E-Tech and, like it, loaded with references to the original design: from the iconic rear flare to the decorative details that evoke the legendary rally versions of almost 50 years ago. In addition, it incorporates a modern touch with current elements such as the electrical charging socket hidden in one of the rear air intakes, a nod to its predecessor with the combustion turbo, or the lights with LED technology.
Another of the key innovations in its design is its structure made of carbon fiber. This material not only guarantees exceptional rigidity, but also significantly reduces the weight of the vehicle, a crucial aspect in a high-performance sports car and even more so in a 100% electric one.
Dizzying performance for a sports car that will make history
Renault has equipped this model with two electric motors, one for each rear wheel, making it a propulsion vehicle that reaches a total power of more than 500 horses, far exceeding the figures of the original model (even in its racing versions.) To put it into perspective, this car will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3,5 seconds, a performance worthy of the most advanced supercars of today.
In addition to its power, the car has been designed to offer a driving experience exciting driving inspection process
A tribute to a legendary saga
The name Renault 5 Turbo 3E is no coincidence. The designation "Turbo 3" places it as the direct successor of the emblematic Turbo 1 and Turbo 2, while the letter "E" refers to its electric nature and the use of e-tech technology Renault. This continuity in nomenclature highlights the brand's intention to connect past, present and future through a model destined to become a new icon.
Renault also claims that the development process of this vehicle has been carried out by a specialised team that has managed to merge the best of the brand's automotive heritage with current market demands. All of this indicates that the Renault 5 Turbo 3E will not be a simple tribute, but a strong candidate to lead the car segment. compact sports electric cars.
With the ingredients mentioned, we can only tell you that we are looking forward to seeing it in action, something that will very possibly happen. Well into 2025.
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