The Renault is not likely to beat out the best times for all electric cars on the track, but it could set a new benchmark for RWD EVs.

The Renault R5 Turbo is back! Well, sort of. The new Turbo 3E is still a wild, rear-wheel-drive hot hatchback with way more personality than one could reasonably expect to fit into such a small ...

With 540 horsepower from in-wheel motors, a sub-3.5 second 0–100 km/h sprint, and 800-volt fast charging, the Turbo 3E doesn’t just pay tribute to its iconic predecessors—it one-ups them.

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E’s performance credentials are further highlighted by its ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 270 km/h.

Thankfully, the upgrades made to the Turbo over the standard Renault 5 are more than skin deep. The Turbo will be rear-wheel-drive with two motors delivering 500 hp to the back of the car.

Renault’s Electric Future The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is not just a one-off project; it represents Renault’s commitment to electrification and its vision for the future of mobility. As part of its ...

The all-electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E was announced as a 3540 lb ft torque speedster that can manage a 0-62mph time in less than 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 167mph.

The Renault 5 Turbo 2 was one of the dominating hot hatchbacks of the 1980s, and to this day it remains an incredibly sought-after machine — and the same can also be said for the original 5 Turbo.

That's not bad for an electric hot hatch as it enables the R5 Turbo 3E to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds (3.9 seconds in Drift mode) and reach a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).

The Turbo 3 has the same silhouette as Renault's 5 Turbo, but it has a custom widebody kit made from, of course, lightweight carbon fiber to give the car a wider, more aggressive stance. It also ...

The Renault 5 Turbo 2 is as exotic as most anything on the road but within the reach of many enthusiasts, at a price of some $25,000 in the U.S. The American importer.

Renault plans to give its new 5 EV the Turbo widebody treatment, with rear-wheel-drive performance to match. Byron Hurd Dec 13, 2024 12:30 PM EST 0 ...