“A pop year full of surprises” is what Renault promised when it launched the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Renault 5.Before unveiling its Renault 5 Diamant electric show car, Renault took part in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, the Rétromobile motor show, and other festive events.Now the brand will stage the R5 TURBO 3E’s worldwide premiere at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2022 contest, taking place on 25th September.
This all-electric show car’s contribution to the Renault 5’s 50th anniversary celebrations is a contemporary take and tribute to the most celebrated sports versions – the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2. It has been named R5 TURBO 3E because it follows the Turbo 2 with the “E” standing for electric.
R5 TURBO 3E is engineered for performance and tracks. It’s an all-electric, rear-wheel drive, pure drifter. Like its iconic predecessor, it is strictly a two-seater. However, the rear now houses the powertrain – two electric motors, each moving one of the wheels, with the batteries in the middle under the floor.
R5 TURBO 3E is built on a tubular chassis, protected by a flat base and shielded by roll bars approved by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The motor has 280 kW (eq. 380 hp) of total power and 700 Nm of instantly available torque.
This new-generation R5 Turbo 2 can reach a top speed of 124mph. Its 42 kWh battery has plenty of capacity for several laps or a raging gymkhana. In these situations, it has a 50-plus steering angle so it’s easier to dodge obstacles.
To record the R5 TURBO 3E performance, it comes with 10 mounting brackets for cameras inside and outside – for instance in the slots for the headlights and for the exterior mirrors, which are perfect to get the best footage of its drifting prowess.
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- Renault 5’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue with the release of a spectacular, all-electric show car, designed for drifting, that pays tribute to the Renault 5’s sports versions: the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2.
- Alongside the Renault 5 Prototype, the R5 TURBO 3E is another example, of the “electric rebirth” of a historic flagship model being electrified by Renault as it ramps up preparations forits all-electric future in Europe by 2030.
- The R5 TURBO 3E show car will be premiered at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2022 contest on 25th September and will also feature at the Paris Motor Show, starting on 17th October.