- Renault will launch the 5 Turbo 3E electrical scorching hatch in 2027
- The automotive is the religious successor to the 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 homologation specials of the Eighties
- Manufacturing can be restricted to 1,980 models
Renault is bringing the legendary 5 Turbo again to showrooms, this time with an electrical twist.
After offering a preview of its new 5 Turbo 3E late final 12 months, Renault on Monday revealed the electrical scorching hatch in full and confirmed the beginning of deliveries in 2027. Pricing hasn’t been revealed, however Renault stated the reservation course of will start within the coming weeks in markets the place the French model operates. Manufacturing can be restricted to 1,980 models, and given the specs, the value tag will doubtless be within the six figures.
The 5 Turbo 3E is the religious successor to the 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 homologation specials of the Eighties, developed for Renault’s rally automotive program on the time. The 5 Turbo 3E is not associated to any racing program, nevertheless it nonetheless packs loads of efficiency.
Though the 5 Turbo 3E shares its normal design with the Renault 5 E-Tech electrical subcompact hatch launched final 12 months, identical to the earlier 5 Turbos—which featured rally-inspired mid-engine platforms—there’s little or no in widespread past that primary hyperlink. Even the proportions are totally different, with the usual 5 E-Tech’s windshield moved rearward and the wheelbase prolonged right here. The width was additionally elevated to rival a contemporary supercar, measuring in at 80 inches.
The 5 Turbo 3E makes use of a customized platform designed for its rear-wheel-drive powertrain, on this case, a pair of in-wheel motors delivering a mixed 533 hp, with every positioned inside a 20-inch wheel. There’s additionally an 800-volt electrical system and a 70-kwh battery able to charging at charges of as much as 350 kw—sufficient for a 15-80% cost in round quarter-hour utilizing an acceptable DC quick charger. Regenerative braking tops up the batteries on the go and comes with 4 ranges.
The curb weight is a comparatively low—for an EV—3,395 kilos, thanks partially to a carbon-fiber physique, and Renault stated future house owners can sit up for 0-62 mph acceleration in below 3.5 seconds and a high velocity of 168 mph. Renault acknowledged that the battery is sweet for “a number of scorching laps” on the observe, and with regular driving, a variety of about 250 miles can be doable on the WLTP take a look at cycle used abroad. A decrease vary would doubtless outcome from the stricter EPA take a look at cycle.
Inside, there are bucket seats and six-point harnesses, with many parts constructed from carbon fiber to additional assist save weight. A rally-style vertical handbrake is a nod to the 5 Turbo heritage, whereas 10.1- and 10.3-inch digital screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, respectively, add a contemporary contact. On the surface, Renault plans to supply the choice of absolutely customizable liveries, together with some curated designs that match historic liveries used on the unique 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2, just like the yellow, white, and black mixture proven right here, which was impressed by a livery of the 1982 Tour de Corse rally automotive.
The 5 Turbo 3E is not the primary efficiency model of the brand new 5 E-Tech. Renault’s sister model, Alpine, has already launched the A290 scorching hatch primarily based on the 5 E-Tech. The Alpine delivers a most of 220 hp and is already obtainable in markets the place Alpine operates.