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This year, the Renault 5 celebrates its 50th anniversary. That, if you follow the automotive news, you surely already know it: difficult to miss this anniversary given the debauchery of means put in place by Renault. Large format exhibition at Rétromobile, cheeky pink R5 Diamant concept, approval of a retrofit, or even our test of a very first R5: the Losange puts the dishes in the big ones.

Renault R5 Turbo 3E: a beast of drift!

But this time, Renault has gone a step further. Here indeed la R5 Turbo 3E, a completely crazy concept but very real! Unsurprisingly, this concept is a direct tribute to the R5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the 80s, these sassy creations designed to dominate the world of rallies. From a distance, the look is quite similar. But technically, nothing to see. Let the purists be reassured: Renault has not modified an existing R5 Turbo, but is started from a blank sheet. The chassis is tubular and incorporates an FIA-approved roll bar. Everything is covered witha deliciously neo-retro bodywork in carbon fiber.

#R5Turbo3E #ETech 100% #electrictribute #50YEAR5 at Renault 5 Turbo 2, our new show car dedicated to drift revealed at #ChantillyArtsEleganceand to be found in hall 6 at #WorldAuto from October 17 to 23 in Paris
more informations : https://t.co/NchNTf5qqg#ParisMotorShow pic.twitter.com/Fk59s1Qys0

— Renault France (@renault_fr) September 22, 2022

Everything weighs only 980 kg… If we do not count the batteries, alone 520 kg strong, for a weight of 1,500 kg all included. Because yes, the R5 Turbo 3E is electric, at the time, with a total capacity of 42 kWh. Its engine, at the rear as on the original, provides 380 ch and above all 700 Nm of torque. What to promise 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds according to Renault.

A look inspired by video games and the 80s

Outside, we discover a huge rear spoiler and a spectacular diffuser. The front is not outdone, but you will surely have a little surprise when trying to turn on the headlights: they have been replaced by cameras ! We still find the fog lamps in their traditional square shape. They are here composed of pixel-like LEDs. Is the livery inspired by historic Renault colors in competition (white, black, yellow), remixed with video game sauce from the 80s.

A theme that is also found inside, with ten small screens with 80s-style graphics. The rest of the cabin is dominated by bucket seats, and above all a handbrake. Because yes, the R5 Turbo 3E is dedicated to drifting ! Everything has been thought out to facilitate drifts and make the tires smoke, up to a specific Drift mode, and especially the front wheels which can turn up to more than 50°. Enough to make Jean Ragnotti salivateworld specialist in 360 R5 Turbo…

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You will soon be able to see the R5 Turbo 3E!

Show-car alert ??: the R5 TURBO 3E has just been unveiled!

To admire it, you will have to visit the incredible Renault stand during the Mondial de l’Auto 2022 ?!

Stay tuned, we will soon reveal other cars presented during the 89th edition of the show… ? pic.twitter.com/4TN1U6r5UH

— Mondial de l’Auto – Paris (@mondialdelauto) September 22, 2022

And yes, despite numerous references to video games and a more than surprising achievement, the Renault R5 Turbo 3E is very real. You can discover it from this Sunday, September 25 at Chantilly Art & Eleganceor directly to Paris World Cupfrom October 17 to 23.