Renault 5 Turbo 3E: 500hp Electric Hot Hatch Unleashed with Rear-Wheel Drive

Renault 5 Turbo 3E: 500hp Electric Hot Hatch Unleashed with Rear-Wheel Drive

By Michael Harrison

December 13, 2024 at 12:50 PM

This wild new Renault 5 Turbo 3E packs 500hp of all-electric power sent to the rear wheels, making it one of the most extreme hot hatches ever produced.

The limited-edition electric powerhouse accelerates from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds, matching the BMW M3 and coming close to Porsche 911 GT3 territory.

Renault 5 Turbo front view

Renault 5 Turbo front view

The car's dramatic carbon fiber bodywork features massive widebody extensions, retro square headlights, and huge air intakes. Gone are the rear doors, replaced by functional air scoops that cleverly hide the charging port.

Renault 5 Turbo concept car

Renault 5 Turbo concept car

Electric Renault 5 Turbo in yellow

Electric Renault 5 Turbo in yellow

The rear showcases a distinctive ducktail spoiler and aggressive diffuser, while maintaining the standard Renault 5's taillight design. Two electric motors mounted at the back deliver the car's impressive performance figures.

Yellow Renault 5 EV concept car

Yellow Renault 5 EV concept car

Rear view of Renault 5 Turbo

Rear view of Renault 5 Turbo

As a spiritual successor to both the original 1980s Renault 5 Turbo and the Clio V6, this limited-production model is expected to command a price tag exceeding £100,000. While exact production numbers haven't been confirmed, this unique electric hot hatch represents Renault's most extreme vehicle since the Clio V6 of the early 2000s.

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