1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2
1983: the Turbo 2 version was simplified relative to its predecessor. Many more interior features were borrowed from the Renault 5 Alpine. The aluminium opening panels in the body shell (roof, hatch and doors) were replaced with sheet steel. The 160hp engine was made more driveable to facilitate everyday use. Sales picked up again and 3,424 units were sold up to 1986, the final year of production.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | France |
| price $ | $ 22,500 |
| engine | Turbocharged Inline 4 |
| valvetrain | OHV |
| displacement | 1397 cc / 85.3 in³ |
| bore | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in |
| stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in |
| compression | 7.0:1 |
| power | 138.0 kw / 185.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 132.43 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 182.81 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 216.0 nm / 159.3 ft lbs @ 3250 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel / Fiberglass Fenders & Hood |
| driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 190/55VR-340 |
| rear tires | 220/55VR-365 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1012 kg / 2230 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2430 mm / 95.7 in |
| front track | 1346 mm / 53.0 in |
| rear track | 1474 mm / 58.0 in |
| length | 3664 mm / 144.3 in |
| width | 1752 mm / 69.0 in |
| height | 1323 mm / 52.1 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.36:1, 2.06:1, 1.38:1, 1.06:1, 0.87:1 |
| final drive | 3.89:1 |
| top speed | ~202.8 kph / 126.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.7 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~19.3 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.0 seconds |
