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5 Turbo 2

Turbo 2 · 1983–1986RWDHatchback

Built from 1983 to 1986, the 5 Turbo 2 is a two-seat, three-door hatchback with rear-wheel drive. A turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine makes 160 PS and 221 Nm through a 5-speed manual. It weighs 1000 kg, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and reaches 200 km/h.

158 hpPower
6.6 s0-100 km/h
200 km/hTop Speed
1983-1986Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.4L I4 Turbo
Displacement1.4 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power158 hp
Torque221 Nm
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed200 km/h
Weight1000 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1320 mm
Length · 3664 mm
Wheelbase · 2430 mm
Width1760 mm
BodyHatchback
Doors3
Seats2

STORY

The Renault 5 Turbo went into production in 1980 at the Alpine plant in Dieppe, a mid-engined car with a turbocharged 1,397 cc four-cylinder rated at 160 PS. Planete Renault counts 802 built in 1980, 536 in 1981 and 352 in 1982, 1,690 in all, which matches Auto Bild's figure for the first series. A simpler Turbo 2 shown at the 1982 Paris show followed from 1983. Planete Renault gives more than 3,167 Turbo 2 cars over 1983 to 1985; Auto Bild counts 3,180 up to 1986.

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