Perched on an exclusive 800V architecture, the twin-engine hatchback will have a production cap of 1,980 vehicles.
- The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is set for production launch in 2027.
- It features dual in-wheel motors at the back and is made from carbon fiber.
- It features a specially designed electrical architecture equipped with an 800V battery pack that can handle up to 350 kW.
Well, Renault was carrying out this action. Towards the end of last year, when the French car manufacturer disclosed The 5 Turbo 3E electric super-hatch As previously stated, the yellow monster was slated for production. Now, this has been officially confirmed.
Scheduled for release from the manufacturing plant in 2027, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E serves as an updated, all-electric homage to the legendary 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 models from the '80s. Similar to these earlier gasoline-driven versions, this fresh electric "mini supercar" mirrors the appearance of the classic hatchbacks, yet cranks up the excitement significantly beneath its exterior design.
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The single front-mounted motor and 400-volt battery pack are now history. Renault 5 Instead, Renault opted for a custom-made platform equipped with an 800-volt battery pack, which powers two electric motors located within the rear wheels. This setup delivers a combined power of 540 horsepower. According to Renault, this configuration allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (or 0 to 100 km/h) in less than 3.5 seconds.
As a compact two-door hatchback measuring only 157 inches (about 4 meters), each start-off promises to be thrilling. However, it's not solely about rapid acceleration; the French carmaker claims this special edition electric vehicle has an estimated range of 250 miles (400 kilometers) per full charge. Additionally, with its exceptional max charging capability of 350 kilowatts, it can boost its battery level from 15 to 80 percent in merely 15 minutes.
The vehicle tips the scales at 3,197 pounds (1,450 kilograms) when factoring in its 70-kilowatt-hour battery. This puts it on par with the standard Renault 5 equipped with a 52-kWh battery, featuring four doors along with rear seating. To maintain a lighter curb weight, the 5 Turbo 3E boasts a body crafted from carbon fiber; additionally, this model comes configured with only two seats and two doors.
Inside, you'll find a vertically positioned handbrake lever reminiscent of its ancestor's rallying past, along with a roll cage, bucket seats equipped with six-point harnesses, and Alcantara accents spread across the interior.
In terms of appearance, the production version is almost indistinguishable from last year's prototype. This has become somewhat typical for Renault; frequently, exciting concept cars are unveiled but never make it to production. Therefore, it's quite invigorating to witness this vehicle transition into production largely unchanged from its original design.
Renault announced that pre-orders for the striking 5 Turbo 3E will commence in the upcoming weeks. While prices have not been disclosed yet, only 1,980 vehicles will be produced—an homage to the original 5 Turbo, which was launched in 1980 as part of a homologation requirement. Production of the initial batch is expected to start in 2027. This model will hit markets including Europe, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East.