The arrival of the new Renault 5 has been a joy for those nostalgic people who still remembered the small utility vehicle from the 70s and 80s. Although it is an electric vehicle that has little to do with its predecessor, the truth is that it honors its design. and in some interesting winks. In recent times, speculation has also begun about the arrival of a sports variant that would honor the “Turbo” name. Although it will not have that component under the hood, the arrival of a Renault 5 Turbo 3E of production to demonstrate the high limit of the electric one.
This project is not new, since in 2022 we saw the first prototype that showed us what was to come. In this time they have been advancing and refining their creation a little to leave it ready to reach the market. There is no confirmed date yet, but you could make your star appearance for 2026 and limited production is expected. What we can see is an almost definitive image, which draws attention for maintaining those powerful lines that made it popular in its day. Seems a 5 who has taken steroids for its width.
Despite its name and similarity, the technical basis is different in this Renault 5 Turbo 3E. It sits on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis to achieve the level of rigidity required in a sporty model. The optics are taken from the small electric car, while the bumpers are completely different and a yellow and black livery is taken to draw attention. Of course, the main evolution happens in the dynamic section and it is what will be the most talked about, since the performance of this model will be outstanding…
It is confirmed that the Renault 5 Turbo 3E HEwill exceed 500 hp of power thanks to a system made up of two electric motors mounted on the rear axle. It will be a propulsion vehicle with “everything behind”, which already promises surprising acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. These are very high figures for a vehicle of its size and would serve to eclipse even the Alpine A290. It is still early to know the number of units that are planned to be produced of this specimen, as well as the price, but we can expect a high level of exclusivity.
