Is the Renault 5 Turbo 3E Coming Soon to Rally?

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is much more than just a tribute to its legendary predecessors from the 80s.

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E represents a modern, electric reinterpretation of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2, embodying the brand’s sporty heritage and competitive spirit. Designed as a “mini supercar,” it combines exceptional performance with flamboyant styling and maximum agility. Powered by 540 horsepower through innovative wheel motors, it delivers spectacular acceleration (0-100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds) and features a carbon architecture that ensures lightness and durability.

The car is equipped with a 70 kWh battery with fast charging capabilities thanks to its 800-volt architecture, allowing it to go from 15% to 80% in just 15 minutes. This feature, combined with its “drift assist” function and a vertical handbrake, makes it an ideal candidate for competitions requiring short, intense efforts… like rallying.

A model that only asks to challenge the clock!

The heritage of the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2, famous for their rally success, is fully integrated, with a rear-wheel-drive architecture favoring agility and a platform specifically developed to maximize performance. Adjustable driving modes, including “Race” mode and power boost, enhance its sporty DNA. Finally, the presence of a roll cage inside the car is anything but accidental.

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E, with its compact dimensions, extreme performance, and rapid charging capabilities, seems built for rallying, a domain where its features and heritage could find a perfect expression. The frequent visits to service parks would allow it to take advantage of its reduced recharge times, making rallying the ideal discipline for this car that revives the spirit of the legends of the 80s. At a time when WRC is seriously considering welcoming electric cars, the timing is truly perfect.

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