The Renault R5 Turbo, built from 1980 through 1984, delivers turbo lag, oversteer, and pure joy when you’re behind the wheel.

That’s a shame; they could’ve called it the “ Le Car Turbo 3E.” Renault Make no mistake though—if you placed one of these next to an original 5 Turbo, it would dwarf it.

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 3E is a radical all-electric hot hatch blending retro-inspired design with modern performance. This ...

Renault says the 5 Turbo 3E will be capable of DC fast charging up to 350 kW with an 800-volt architecture, which should take 15 minutes to charge from 15 to 80 percent with the right charger.

But unlike the original 5 Turbo, which topped out at around 163 lbft (220Nm) of torque (and only after you got it up to 3,250rpm first), Renault claims the 5 Turbo 3E’s motors are capable of an ...

The Renault R5 Turbo 3E is a 380HP electric hot hatch that delivers extreme performance and wild burnouts. Watch this retro-inspired EV showcase instant torque, rapid accelerations, and a bold design ...

When Renault built the R5 Turbo 3E as a nod to the original R5 Turbo, it went all out. It used two electric motors to send 375 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels only, added a huge ...

Normally the Turbo 2 had to make do with steel versions from the standard Renault 5, known in America as the Le Car. This one got lightweight aluminum panels for the doors, roof, and hatch for ...

The electric show car packs a 42-kWh battery powering two rear-mounted electric motors making 375 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque; 0-62 mph takes 3.5 s.

Renault will build 1,980 examples of its new 5 Turbo 3E super hatch. The bespoke RWD platform features in-wheel motors making 535 hp. Zero to 62 mph takes less than 3.5 seconds but no price is yet ...

While the R5 Turbo 3E doesn't use any Renault 5 parts, the body panels are the same shape as the original car's — just made of carbon fiber. The automaker said in a press release that the ...